chore: Bump version to 2.9.1-beta

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>

docs/plans/player-selector-for-play-on.md

@@ -0,0 +1,221 @@
+# Feature: Replace "Play On" Popups with Player Selector
+
+## Overview
+
+Replace the `PlayerPickerSheet` popup modal with the existing Player Selector (reveal overlay) when users tap "Play on" buttons throughout the app. This provides a consistent, richer player selection experience.
+
+## Current State
+
+### PlayerPickerSheet Popup
+Used in 7+ places:
+- `album_details_screen.dart` - Play Album, Play From Here, Play Radio
+- `playlist_details_screen.dart` - Play Playlist, Play Radio
+- `search_screen.dart` - Play album/playlist/audiobook/radio from search
+- `podcast_detail_screen.dart` - Play Episode
+- `audiobook_detail_screen.dart` - Play Audiobook
+- `queue_screen.dart` - Transfer Queue (special case - keep popup)
+
+### Player Selector (Reveal Overlay)
+- Location: `lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart`
+- Shows vertical list of all players with artwork, current track, sync status
+- Has hints above player list: "Long-press to sync" & "Swipe to adjust volume"
+- Triggered by pull-down gesture or device button tap
+
+## Proposed Changes
+
+### 1. Modify PlayerRevealOverlay
+
+**File:** `lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart`
+
+Add new optional parameters:
+
+```dart
+class PlayerRevealOverlay extends StatefulWidget {
+  final VoidCallback onDismiss;
+  final double miniPlayerBottom;
+  final double miniPlayerHeight;
+  final bool showOnboardingHints;
+
+  // NEW: Callback when player is selected for a pending action
+  final void Function(Player player)? onPlayerSelected;
+
+  // NEW: Context hint to display instead of default hints
+  // e.g., "Select player to play album"
+  final String? contextHint;
+
+  // NEW: Icon for context hint (default: speaker icon)
+  final IconData? contextHintIcon;
+```
+
+### 2. Modify Hint Display
+
+**File:** `lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart` (around line 386-394)
+
+```dart
+// Current:
+: Column(
+    mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+    children: [
+      buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.holdToSync),
+      const SizedBox(height: 4),
+      buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.swipeToAdjustVolume),
+    ],
+  ),
+
+// New:
+: widget.contextHint != null
+    ? buildHintRow(
+        widget.contextHintIcon ?? Icons.play_circle_outline,
+        widget.contextHint!,
+      )
+    : Column(
+        mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+        children: [
+          buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.holdToSync),
+          const SizedBox(height: 4),
+          buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.swipeToAdjustVolume),
+        ],
+      ),
+```
+
+### 3. Modify Player Card onTap
+
+**File:** `lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart` (around line 437-441 and 490-494)
+
+```dart
+// Current:
+onTap: () {
+  HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
+  maProvider.selectPlayer(data.player);
+  dismiss();
+},
+
+// New:
+onTap: () {
+  HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
+  if (widget.onPlayerSelected != null) {
+    // Execute the pending action with selected player
+    widget.onPlayerSelected!(data.player);
+  } else {
+    // Default behavior: just select the player
+    maProvider.selectPlayer(data.player);
+  }
+  dismiss();
+},
+```
+
+### 4. Add Helper Method to GlobalPlayerOverlay
+
+**File:** `lib/widgets/global_player_overlay.dart`
+
+Add a static method to show player selector with pending action:
+
+```dart
+/// Show player selector for a "Play on" action
+///
+/// [contextHint] - Message shown instead of default hints
+/// [onPlayerSelected] - Called when user taps a player
+///
+/// Example:
+/// ```dart
+/// GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+///   contextHint: "Select player to play album",
+///   onPlayerSelected: (player) {
+///     provider.playAlbum(albumId, playerId: player.playerId);
+///   },
+/// );
+/// ```
+static void showPlayerSelectorForAction({
+  required String contextHint,
+  required void Function(Player player) onPlayerSelected,
+  IconData? hintIcon,
+}) {
+  // Implementation: trigger the player reveal overlay with these parameters
+  // May need to store pending action in state and pass to overlay
+}
+```
+
+### 5. Update Calling Sites
+
+Replace `showPlayerPickerSheet()` calls with new method:
+
+**Example - album_details_screen.dart:**
+
+```dart
+// Current (around line 1305-1316):
+showPlayerPickerSheet(
+  context: context,
+  title: 'Play Album',
+  onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
+    await maProvider.playAlbum(albumId, playerId: player.playerId);
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
+  },
+);
+
+// New:
+GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+  contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToPlayAlbum, // Add localization
+  onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
+    await maProvider.playAlbum(albumId, playerId: player.playerId);
+  },
+);
+```
+
+### 6. Add Localizations
+
+**File:** `lib/l10n/app_en.arb` (and other language files)
+
+```json
+"selectPlayerToPlay": "Select player to play",
+"selectPlayerToPlayAlbum": "Select player to play album",
+"selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist": "Select player to play playlist",
+"selectPlayerToPlayRadio": "Select player to start radio",
+"selectPlayerToPlayEpisode": "Select player to play episode",
+"selectPlayerToPlayAudiobook": "Select player to play audiobook"
+```
+
+## Files to Modify
+
+1. `lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart` - Add parameters, modify hints & onTap
+2. `lib/widgets/global_player_overlay.dart` - Add helper method
+3. `lib/screens/album_details_screen.dart` - Replace 3 popup calls
+4. `lib/screens/playlist_details_screen.dart` - Replace 2 popup calls
+5. `lib/screens/search_screen.dart` - Replace ~5 popup calls
+6. `lib/screens/podcast_detail_screen.dart` - Replace 1 popup call
+7. `lib/screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart` - Replace 1 popup call
+8. `lib/l10n/app_en.arb` - Add new strings
+9. `lib/l10n/app_de.arb`, `app_fr.arb`, `app_es.arb` - Translations
+
+## Exception: Queue Transfer
+
+**Keep the popup for `queue_screen.dart`** because:
+- Needs to filter out current player (can't transfer to self)
+- Needs to filter out certain player types
+- Different UX intent (transfer vs play)
+
+## Implementation Order
+
+1. Modify `PlayerRevealOverlay` to accept new parameters
+2. Add helper method to `GlobalPlayerOverlay`
+3. Test with one screen (album_details_screen.dart)
+4. Add localizations
+5. Migrate remaining screens
+6. Clean up unused code from PlayerPickerSheet if no longer needed elsewhere
+
+## Testing Checklist
+
+- [ ] Album details: Play Album button
+- [ ] Album details: Play From Here (track context menu)
+- [ ] Album details: Play Radio (track context menu)
+- [ ] Playlist details: Play Playlist button
+- [ ] Playlist details: Play Radio (track context menu)
+- [ ] Search: Play album from results
+- [ ] Search: Play playlist from results
+- [ ] Search: Play radio from results
+- [ ] Podcast detail: Play episode
+- [ ] Audiobook detail: Play audiobook
+- [ ] Queue transfer still works with popup
+- [ ] Long-press to sync still works in player selector
+- [ ] Dismiss by tapping backdrop works
+- [ ] Dismiss by swiping down works

lib/constants/network.dart

@@ -10,4 +10,7 @@ class NetworkConstants {
 
   /// Default HTTP port
   static const int defaultHttpPort = 80;
+
+  /// Maximum number of pending WebSocket requests to prevent memory leaks
+  static const int maxPendingRequests = 100;
 }

lib/database/database.dart

@@ -695,4 +695,66 @@ class AppDatabase extends _$AppDatabase {
   Future<void> clearSearchHistory() async {
     await delete(searchHistory).go();
   }
+
+  // ============================================
+  // Batch Cache Operations
+  // ============================================
+
+  /// Batch size for chunked inserts to prevent SQLite limits
+  static const int _batchChunkSize = 500;
+
+  /// Batch cache multiple items efficiently using drift batch API
+  /// This is much faster than individual inserts for large datasets.
+  /// Items are chunked into batches of 500 to prevent SQLite variable limits.
+  ///
+  /// [items] - List of items to cache, each containing:
+  ///   - itemType: 'album', 'artist', 'track', 'playlist', 'audiobook', etc.
+  ///   - itemId: the item's ID
+  ///   - data: JSON string of the item
+  ///   - sourceProviders: list of provider instance IDs
+  Future<void> batchCacheItems(List<BatchCacheItem> items) async {
+    if (items.isEmpty) return;
+
+    // Process in chunks to avoid SQLite variable limits
+    for (var i = 0; i < items.length; i += _batchChunkSize) {
+      final chunk = items.skip(i).take(_batchChunkSize).toList();
+
+      await batch((b) {
+        for (final item in chunk) {
+          final cacheKey = '${item.itemType}_${item.itemId}';
+          final sourceProvidersJson = item.sourceProviders.isEmpty
+              ? '[]'
+              : '[${item.sourceProviders.map((p) => '"$p"').join(',')}]';
+
+          b.insert(
+            libraryCache,
+            LibraryCacheCompanion.insert(
+              cacheKey: cacheKey,
+              itemType: item.itemType,
+              itemId: item.itemId,
+              data: item.data,
+              lastSynced: DateTime.now(),
+              sourceProviders: Value(sourceProvidersJson),
+            ),
+            mode: InsertMode.insertOrReplace,
+          );
+        }
+      });
+    }
+  }
+}
+
+/// Data class for batch cache operations
+class BatchCacheItem {
+  final String itemType;
+  final String itemId;
+  final String data;
+  final List<String> sourceProviders;
+
+  const BatchCacheItem({
+    required this.itemType,
+    required this.itemId,
+    required this.data,
+    this.sourceProviders = const [],
+  });
 }

lib/l10n/app_en.arb

@@ -1292,6 +1292,16 @@
     "description": "Description for smart sort players setting"
   },
 
+  "disableAutoSwitch": "Disable Auto-Switch",
+  "@disableAutoSwitch": {
+    "description": "Setting to disable automatic player switching"
+  },
+
+  "disableAutoSwitchDescription": "Never automatically switch to a different player",
+  "@disableAutoSwitchDescription": {
+    "description": "Description for disable auto-switch setting"
+  },
+
   "playerStateUnavailable": "Unavailable",
   "@playerStateUnavailable": {
     "description": "Player state when unavailable"
@@ -1347,6 +1357,21 @@
     "description": "Description for show hints toggle"
   },
 
+  "display": "Display",
+  "@display": {
+    "description": "Settings section title for display options"
+  },
+
+  "showProviderIcons": "Show Provider Icons",
+  "@showProviderIcons": {
+    "description": "Toggle label for showing provider icons on album art"
+  },
+
+  "showProviderIconsDescription": "Display provider logos on album art",
+  "@showProviderIconsDescription": {
+    "description": "Description for show provider icons toggle"
+  },
+
   "pullToSelectPlayers": "Pull to select players",
   "@pullToSelectPlayers": {
     "description": "Hint shown when mini player bounces"
@@ -1593,5 +1618,40 @@
   "transferQueueToPlayer": "Transfer queue to another player",
   "@transferQueueToPlayer": {
     "description": "Tooltip for transfer queue button"
+  },
+
+  "selectPlayerToPlay": "Select a player",
+  "@selectPlayerToPlay": {
+    "description": "Generic hint for selecting a player in player selector"
+  },
+
+  "selectPlayerToPlayAlbum": "Select player to play album",
+  "@selectPlayerToPlayAlbum": {
+    "description": "Hint for selecting player to play album"
+  },
+
+  "selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist": "Select player to play playlist",
+  "@selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist": {
+    "description": "Hint for selecting player to play playlist"
+  },
+
+  "selectPlayerForRadio": "Select player for radio",
+  "@selectPlayerForRadio": {
+    "description": "Hint for selecting player to start radio"
+  },
+
+  "selectPlayerForEpisode": "Select player for episode",
+  "@selectPlayerForEpisode": {
+    "description": "Hint for selecting player to play episode"
+  },
+
+  "selectPlayerForAudiobook": "Select player for audiobook",
+  "@selectPlayerForAudiobook": {
+    "description": "Hint for selecting player to play audiobook"
+  },
+
+  "selectPlayerToAddToQueue": "Select player to add to queue",
+  "@selectPlayerToAddToQueue": {
+    "description": "Hint for selecting player to add to queue"
   }
 }

lib/l10n/app_localizations.dart

@@ -1761,6 +1761,18 @@ abstract class S {
   /// **'Sort by status (playing, on, off) instead of alphabetically'**
   String get smartSortPlayersDescription;
 
+  /// Setting to disable automatic player switching
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Disable Auto-Switch'**
+  String get disableAutoSwitch;
+
+  /// Description for disable auto-switch setting
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Never automatically switch to a different player'**
+  String get disableAutoSwitchDescription;
+
   /// Player state when unavailable
   ///
   /// In en, this message translates to:
@@ -1821,6 +1833,24 @@ abstract class S {
   /// **'Display helpful tips for discovering features'**
   String get showHintsDescription;
 
+  /// Settings section title for display options
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Display'**
+  String get display;
+
+  /// Toggle label for showing provider icons on album art
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Show Provider Icons'**
+  String get showProviderIcons;
+
+  /// Description for show provider icons toggle
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Display provider logos on album art'**
+  String get showProviderIconsDescription;
+
   /// Hint shown when mini player bounces
   ///
   /// In en, this message translates to:
@@ -2048,6 +2078,48 @@ abstract class S {
   /// In en, this message translates to:
   /// **'Transfer queue to another player'**
   String get transferQueueToPlayer;
+
+  /// Generic hint for selecting a player in player selector
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Select a player'**
+  String get selectPlayerToPlay;
+
+  /// Hint for selecting player to play album
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Select player to play album'**
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayAlbum;
+
+  /// Hint for selecting player to play playlist
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Select player to play playlist'**
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist;
+
+  /// Hint for selecting player to start radio
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Select player for radio'**
+  String get selectPlayerForRadio;
+
+  /// Hint for selecting player to play episode
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Select player for episode'**
+  String get selectPlayerForEpisode;
+
+  /// Hint for selecting player to play audiobook
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Select player for audiobook'**
+  String get selectPlayerForAudiobook;
+
+  /// Hint for selecting player to add to queue
+  ///
+  /// In en, this message translates to:
+  /// **'Select player to add to queue'**
+  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue;
 }
 
 class _SDelegate extends LocalizationsDelegate<S> {

lib/l10n/app_localizations_de.dart

@@ -909,6 +909,12 @@ class SDe extends S {
   @override
   String get smartSortPlayersDescription => 'Nach Status sortieren (spielt, an, aus) statt alphabetisch';
 
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitch => 'Disable Auto-Switch';
+
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitchDescription => 'Never automatically switch to a different player';
+
   @override
   String get playerStateUnavailable => 'Nicht verfügbar';
 
@@ -941,6 +947,15 @@ class SDe extends S {
   @override
   String get showHintsDescription => 'Hilfreiche Tipps zum Entdecken von Funktionen anzeigen';
 
+  @override
+  String get display => 'Display';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIcons => 'Show Provider Icons';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIconsDescription => 'Display provider logos on album art';
+
   @override
   String get pullToSelectPlayers => 'Ziehen um Geräte auszuwählen';
 
@@ -1076,4 +1091,25 @@ class SDe extends S {
 
   @override
   String get transferQueueToPlayer => 'Transfer queue to another player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlay => 'Select a player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayAlbum => 'Select player to play album';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist => 'Select player to play playlist';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForRadio => 'Select player for radio';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForEpisode => 'Select player for episode';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForAudiobook => 'Select player for audiobook';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
 }

lib/l10n/app_localizations_en.dart

@@ -909,6 +909,12 @@ class SEn extends S {
   @override
   String get smartSortPlayersDescription => 'Sort by status (playing, on, off) instead of alphabetically';
 
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitch => 'Disable Auto-Switch';
+
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitchDescription => 'Never automatically switch to a different player';
+
   @override
   String get playerStateUnavailable => 'Unavailable';
 
@@ -941,6 +947,15 @@ class SEn extends S {
   @override
   String get showHintsDescription => 'Display helpful tips for discovering features';
 
+  @override
+  String get display => 'Display';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIcons => 'Show Provider Icons';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIconsDescription => 'Display provider logos on album art';
+
   @override
   String get pullToSelectPlayers => 'Pull to select players';
 
@@ -1076,4 +1091,25 @@ class SEn extends S {
 
   @override
   String get transferQueueToPlayer => 'Transfer queue to another player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlay => 'Select a player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayAlbum => 'Select player to play album';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist => 'Select player to play playlist';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForRadio => 'Select player for radio';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForEpisode => 'Select player for episode';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForAudiobook => 'Select player for audiobook';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
 }

lib/l10n/app_localizations_es.dart

@@ -909,6 +909,12 @@ class SEs extends S {
   @override
   String get smartSortPlayersDescription => 'Ordenar por estado (reproduciendo, encendido, apagado) en lugar de alfabéticamente';
 
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitch => 'Disable Auto-Switch';
+
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitchDescription => 'Never automatically switch to a different player';
+
   @override
   String get playerStateUnavailable => 'No disponible';
 
@@ -941,6 +947,15 @@ class SEs extends S {
   @override
   String get showHintsDescription => 'Mostrar consejos útiles para descubrir funciones';
 
+  @override
+  String get display => 'Display';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIcons => 'Show Provider Icons';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIconsDescription => 'Display provider logos on album art';
+
   @override
   String get pullToSelectPlayers => 'Desliza para seleccionar dispositivos';
 
@@ -1076,4 +1091,25 @@ class SEs extends S {
 
   @override
   String get transferQueueToPlayer => 'Transfer queue to another player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlay => 'Select a player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayAlbum => 'Select player to play album';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist => 'Select player to play playlist';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForRadio => 'Select player for radio';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForEpisode => 'Select player for episode';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForAudiobook => 'Select player for audiobook';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
 }

lib/l10n/app_localizations_fr.dart

@@ -909,6 +909,12 @@ class SFr extends S {
   @override
   String get smartSortPlayersDescription => 'Trier par statut (en lecture, allume, eteint) au lieu d\'alphabétiquement';
 
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitch => 'Disable Auto-Switch';
+
+  @override
+  String get disableAutoSwitchDescription => 'Never automatically switch to a different player';
+
   @override
   String get playerStateUnavailable => 'Indisponible';
 
@@ -941,6 +947,15 @@ class SFr extends S {
   @override
   String get showHintsDescription => 'Afficher des conseils utiles pour découvrir les fonctionnalites';
 
+  @override
+  String get display => 'Display';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIcons => 'Show Provider Icons';
+
+  @override
+  String get showProviderIconsDescription => 'Display provider logos on album art';
+
   @override
   String get pullToSelectPlayers => 'Tirez pour sélectionner les lecteurs';
 
@@ -1076,4 +1091,25 @@ class SFr extends S {
 
   @override
   String get transferQueueToPlayer => 'Transfer queue to another player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlay => 'Select a player';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayAlbum => 'Select player to play album';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist => 'Select player to play playlist';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForRadio => 'Select player for radio';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForEpisode => 'Select player for episode';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerForAudiobook => 'Select player for audiobook';
+
+  @override
+  String get selectPlayerToAddToQueue => 'Select player to add to queue';
 }

lib/main.dart

@@ -223,8 +223,9 @@ class _MusicAssistantAppState extends State<MusicAssistantApp> with WidgetsBindi
     }
 
     // Then check expanded player
+    // No haptic - Android back gesture provides its own
     if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerExpanded) {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer();
+      GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer(withHaptic: false);
       return true; // We handled it, don't let Navigator process it
     }
 

lib/models/media_item.dart

@@ -126,6 +126,17 @@ class MediaItem {
       if (duration != null) 'duration': duration!.inSeconds,
     };
   }
+
+  @override
+  bool operator ==(Object other) =>
+      identical(this, other) ||
+      other is MediaItem &&
+          runtimeType == other.runtimeType &&
+          itemId == other.itemId &&
+          provider == other.provider;
+
+  @override
+  int get hashCode => Object.hash(itemId, provider);
 }
 
 class Artist extends MediaItem {

lib/models/provider_manifest.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+/// Represents a provider manifest from Music Assistant.
+///
+/// Contains metadata about a provider type including its icons.
+/// This is separate from ProviderInstance which represents a configured
+/// instance of a provider.
+class ProviderManifest {
+  /// The provider domain/type (e.g., "spotify", "tidal", "qobuz")
+  final String domain;
+
+  /// Display name for this provider type
+  final String name;
+
+  /// Description of the provider
+  final String? description;
+
+  /// SVG icon as XML string
+  final String? iconSvg;
+
+  /// SVG icon for dark theme as XML string
+  final String? iconSvgDark;
+
+  /// Monochrome SVG icon as XML string
+  final String? iconSvgMonochrome;
+
+  /// Material Design icon name (fallback)
+  final String? icon;
+
+  ProviderManifest({
+    required this.domain,
+    required this.name,
+    this.description,
+    this.iconSvg,
+    this.iconSvgDark,
+    this.iconSvgMonochrome,
+    this.icon,
+  });
+
+  /// Whether this manifest has any SVG icon available
+  bool get hasSvgIcon =>
+      iconSvg != null || iconSvgDark != null || iconSvgMonochrome != null;
+
+  /// Get the best available SVG icon for the given brightness
+  /// Prefers dark icon for dark themes, falls back to regular or monochrome
+  String? getSvgIcon({bool isDark = false}) {
+    if (isDark && iconSvgDark != null) {
+      return iconSvgDark;
+    }
+    return iconSvg ?? iconSvgMonochrome;
+  }
+
+  factory ProviderManifest.fromJson(Map<String, dynamic> json) {
+    return ProviderManifest(
+      domain: json['domain'] as String? ?? '',
+      name: json['name'] as String? ?? '',
+      description: json['description'] as String?,
+      iconSvg: json['icon_svg'] as String?,
+      iconSvgDark: json['icon_svg_dark'] as String?,
+      iconSvgMonochrome: json['icon_svg_monochrome'] as String?,
+      icon: json['icon'] as String?,
+    );
+  }
+
+  @override
+  String toString() => 'ProviderManifest($domain: $name)';
+}

lib/providers/connection_provider.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,245 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+import '../services/error_handler.dart';
+import '../services/auth/auth_manager.dart';
+
+/// Callback types for connection events
+typedef OnConnected = Future<void> Function();
+typedef OnAuthenticated = Future<void> Function();
+typedef OnDisconnected = void Function();
+
+/// Provider for connection state management.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to handle:
+/// - WebSocket connection lifecycle
+/// - Authentication flow (MA token, credentials)
+/// - Reconnection logic
+/// - Connection state broadcasting
+///
+/// Note: This is a partial extraction. Full integration requires updating
+/// all consumers to use this provider directly.
+class ConnectionProvider with ChangeNotifier {
+  final DebugLogger _logger = DebugLogger();
+  final AuthManager _authManager = AuthManager();
+
+  MusicAssistantAPI? _api;
+  String? _serverUrl;
+  String? _error;
+  MAConnectionState _connectionState = MAConnectionState.disconnected;
+
+  StreamSubscription? _connectionStateSubscription;
+
+  // Callbacks for connection events - set by the facade provider
+  OnConnected? onConnected;
+  OnAuthenticated? onAuthenticated;
+  OnDisconnected? onDisconnected;
+
+  // User settings captured during authentication
+  List<String> _providerFilter = [];
+  List<String> _playerFilter = [];
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // GETTERS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  MusicAssistantAPI? get api => _api;
+  AuthManager get authManager => _authManager;
+  String? get serverUrl => _serverUrl;
+  String? get error => _error;
+  MAConnectionState get connectionState => _connectionState;
+
+  bool get isConnected =>
+      _connectionState == MAConnectionState.connected ||
+      _connectionState == MAConnectionState.authenticated;
+
+  List<String> get providerFilter => _providerFilter;
+  List<String> get playerFilter => _playerFilter;
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // CONNECTION
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Connect to the Music Assistant server
+  Future<void> connect(String serverUrl) async {
+    try {
+      _error = null;
+      _serverUrl = serverUrl;
+      await SettingsService.setServerUrl(serverUrl);
+
+      // Dispose the old API to stop any pending reconnects
+      _api?.dispose();
+
+      _api = MusicAssistantAPI(serverUrl, _authManager);
+
+      _connectionStateSubscription?.cancel();
+      _connectionStateSubscription = _api!.connectionState.listen(
+        (state) async {
+          _connectionState = state;
+          notifyListeners();
+
+          if (state == MAConnectionState.connected) {
+            _logger.log('🔗 WebSocket connected to MA server');
+
+            if (_api!.authRequired && !_api!.isAuthenticated) {
+              _logger.log('🔐 MA auth required, attempting authentication...');
+              final authenticated = await _handleAuthentication();
+              if (!authenticated) {
+                _error = 'Authentication required. Please log in again.';
+                notifyListeners();
+                return;
+              }
+              return;
+            }
+
+            // No auth required, trigger callback
+            await onConnected?.call();
+          } else if (state == MAConnectionState.authenticated) {
+            _logger.log('✅ MA authentication successful');
+            await onAuthenticated?.call();
+          } else if (state == MAConnectionState.disconnected) {
+            _logger.log('📡 Disconnected - keeping cached data for instant resume');
+            onDisconnected?.call();
+          }
+        },
+        onError: (error) {
+          _logger.log('Connection state stream error: $error');
+          _connectionState = MAConnectionState.error;
+          notifyListeners();
+        },
+      );
+
+      await _api!.connect();
+      notifyListeners();
+    } catch (e) {
+      final errorInfo = ErrorHandler.handleError(e, context: 'Connect to server');
+      _error = errorInfo.userMessage;
+      _connectionState = MAConnectionState.error;
+      _logger.log('Connection error: ${errorInfo.technicalMessage}');
+      notifyListeners();
+      rethrow;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<bool> _handleAuthentication() async {
+    if (_api == null) return false;
+
+    try {
+      final storedToken = await SettingsService.getMaAuthToken();
+      if (storedToken != null) {
+        _logger.log('🔐 Trying stored MA token...');
+        final success = await _api!.authenticateWithToken(storedToken);
+        if (success) {
+          _logger.log('✅ MA authentication with stored token successful');
+          await _fetchUserSettings();
+          return true;
+        }
+        _logger.log('⚠️ Stored MA token invalid, clearing...');
+        await SettingsService.clearMaAuthToken();
+      }
+
+      final username = await SettingsService.getUsername();
+      final password = await SettingsService.getPassword();
+
+      if (username != null &&
+          password != null &&
+          username.isNotEmpty &&
+          password.isNotEmpty) {
+        _logger.log('🔐 Trying stored credentials...');
+        final accessToken = await _api!.loginWithCredentials(username, password);
+
+        if (accessToken != null) {
+          _logger.log('✅ MA login with stored credentials successful');
+
+          final longLivedToken = await _api!.createLongLivedToken();
+          if (longLivedToken != null) {
+            await SettingsService.setMaAuthToken(longLivedToken);
+            _logger.log('✅ Saved new long-lived MA token');
+          } else {
+            await SettingsService.setMaAuthToken(accessToken);
+          }
+
+          await _fetchUserSettings();
+          return true;
+        }
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('❌ MA authentication failed - no valid token or credentials');
+      return false;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('❌ MA authentication error: $e');
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  Future<void> _fetchUserSettings() async {
+    if (_api == null) return;
+
+    try {
+      final userInfo = await _api!.getCurrentUserInfo();
+      if (userInfo == null) return;
+
+      // Set profile name
+      final displayName = userInfo['display_name'] as String?;
+      final username = userInfo['username'] as String?;
+      final profileName =
+          (displayName != null && displayName.isNotEmpty) ? displayName : username;
+
+      if (profileName != null && profileName.isNotEmpty) {
+        await SettingsService.setOwnerName(profileName);
+        _logger.log('✅ Set owner name from MA profile: $profileName');
+      }
+
+      // Capture provider filter
+      final providerFilterRaw = userInfo['provider_filter'];
+      if (providerFilterRaw is List) {
+        _providerFilter = providerFilterRaw.cast<String>().toList();
+        if (_providerFilter.isNotEmpty) {
+          _logger.log(
+              '🔒 Provider filter active: ${_providerFilter.length} providers allowed');
+        }
+      } else {
+        _providerFilter = [];
+      }
+
+      // Capture player filter
+      final playerFilterRaw = userInfo['player_filter'];
+      if (playerFilterRaw is List) {
+        _playerFilter = playerFilterRaw.cast<String>().toList();
+        if (_playerFilter.isNotEmpty) {
+          _logger.log(
+              '🔒 Player filter active: ${_playerFilter.length} players allowed');
+        }
+      } else {
+        _playerFilter = [];
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Could not fetch user settings (non-fatal): $e');
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Disconnect from the server
+  Future<void> disconnect() async {
+    _connectionStateSubscription?.cancel();
+    await _api?.disconnect();
+    _connectionState = MAConnectionState.disconnected;
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Check connection and reconnect if needed
+  Future<void> checkAndReconnect() async {
+    if (_serverUrl != null && !isConnected) {
+      _logger.log('🔄 Attempting reconnection...');
+      await connect(_serverUrl!);
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _connectionStateSubscription?.cancel();
+    _api?.dispose();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+}

lib/providers/music_assistant_provider.dart

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import 'package:flutter_volume_controller/flutter_volume_controller.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../models/player.dart';
 import '../models/provider_instance.dart';
+import '../models/provider_manifest.dart';
 import '../services/music_assistant_api.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
@@ -63,6 +64,8 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   Player? _selectedPlayer;
   List<Player> _availablePlayers = [];
   bool _selectPlayerInProgress = false; // Reentrancy guard for selectPlayer()
+  DateTime? _lastPlayerSwitchTime; // Debounce for auto-selection
+  static const _playerSwitchCooldown = Duration(seconds: 3); // Minimum time between auto-switches
   Map<String, String> _castToSendspinIdMap = {}; // Maps regular Cast IDs to Sendspin IDs for grouping
   Track? _currentTrack;
   Audiobook? _currentAudiobook; // Currently playing audiobook context (with chapters)
@@ -70,6 +73,12 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   Timer? _playerStateTimer;
   Timer? _notificationPositionTimer; // Updates notification position every second for remote players
 
+  // Sleep timer state
+  Timer? _sleepTimer;
+  DateTime? _sleepTimerEndTime;
+  int? _sleepTimerMinutes; // null = off, -1 = end of track, positive = minutes
+  Timer? _sleepTimerDisplayTimer; // Updates remaining time display every second
+
   // Local player state
   bool _isLocalPlayerPowered = true;
   int _localPlayerVolume = 100; // Tracked MA volume for builtin player (0-100)
@@ -221,6 +230,21 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   /// List of available music providers from MA
   List<ProviderInstance> get availableMusicProviders => _availableMusicProviders;
 
+  /// Get all provider manifests (contains icons)
+  Map<String, ProviderManifest> get providerManifests =>
+      _api?.providerManifests ?? {};
+
+  /// Get SVG icon for a provider domain
+  /// Returns null if no icon is available
+  String? getProviderIconSvg(String domain, {bool isDark = false}) {
+    return _api?.getProviderIconSvg(domain, isDark: isDark);
+  }
+
+  /// Get provider manifest by domain
+  ProviderManifest? getProviderManifest(String domain) {
+    return _api?.getProviderManifest(domain);
+  }
+
   /// List of enabled provider instance IDs (empty = all enabled)
   List<String> get enabledProviderIds => _enabledProviderIds;
 
@@ -510,6 +534,15 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
 
   Track? get currentTrack => _currentTrack;
 
+  // Sleep timer getters
+  bool get sleepTimerActive => _sleepTimerMinutes != null;
+  int? get sleepTimerMinutes => _sleepTimerMinutes;
+  Duration? get sleepTimerRemaining {
+    if (_sleepTimerEndTime == null) return null;
+    final remaining = _sleepTimerEndTime!.difference(DateTime.now());
+    return remaining.isNegative ? Duration.zero : remaining;
+  }
+
   /// Whether we have cached players available (for instant UI display on app resume)
   bool get hasCachedPlayers => _cacheService.hasCachedPlayers;
 
@@ -3712,8 +3745,13 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
       if (_availablePlayers.isNotEmpty) {
         Player? playerToSelect;
         final preferLocalPlayer = await SettingsService.getPreferLocalPlayer();
+        final disableAutoSwitch = await SettingsService.getDisableAutoSwitch();
         final lastSelectedPlayerId = await SettingsService.getLastSelectedPlayerId();
 
+        // Log settings for debugging player selection issues
+        _logger.log('⚙️ Player selection settings: preferLocal=$preferLocalPlayer, disableAutoSwitch=$disableAutoSwitch, coldStart=$coldStart');
+        _logger.log('⚙️ Current selection: ${_selectedPlayer?.name ?? 'none'}, lastSelected=$lastSelectedPlayerId');
+
         // If "Prefer Local Player" is ON, always try to select local player first
         // This takes priority even over the currently selected player
         if (preferLocalPlayer && builtinPlayerId != null) {
@@ -3724,12 +3762,12 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
             _logger.log('📱 Auto-selected local player (preferred): ${playerToSelect?.name}');
           } catch (e) {
             // Local player not available yet, will fall through to other options
+            _logger.log('⚠️ Prefer local player ON but local player not available');
           }
         }
 
         // Keep currently selected player if still available (and not overridden by prefer local)
-        // But allow switching to a playing player when preferLocalPlayer is OFF
-        // On coldStart, skip this block and apply full priority logic (playing > local > last selected)
+        // On coldStart, skip this block and apply full priority logic
         if (playerToSelect == null && _selectedPlayer != null && !coldStart) {
           // Check if selected player is still available - also check translated Cast/Sendspin IDs
           // When Cast player gets replaced by Sendspin version (or vice versa), we should keep selection
@@ -3756,71 +3794,73 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
                      (reverseTranslatedId != null && p.playerId == reverseTranslatedId),
             );
 
-            // If preferLocalPlayer is OFF, check if we should switch to a playing player
-            if (!preferLocalPlayer) {
-              final currentIsPlaying = currentPlayer.state == 'playing';
-              // Exclude external sources - they're not playing MA content
-              final playingPlayers = _availablePlayers.where(
-                (p) => p.state == 'playing' && p.available && !p.isExternalSource,
-              ).toList();
-
-              // Switch to playing player only if current isn't playing and exactly one other is
-              if (!currentIsPlaying && playingPlayers.length == 1) {
-                playerToSelect = playingPlayers.first;
-                _logger.log('🎵 Switched to playing player: ${playerToSelect?.name}');
-              }
-            }
-
-            // Keep current selection if no switch happened
-            if (playerToSelect == null) {
-              playerToSelect = currentPlayer;
-              if (currentPlayer.playerId != selectedId) {
-                _logger.log('🔄 Selected player ID changed (Cast<->Sendspin): $selectedId -> ${currentPlayer.playerId}');
-              }
+            // Keep current selection - no auto-switching during non-coldStart refreshes
+            // Auto-switch to playing player is now ONLY done on coldStart (see below)
+            playerToSelect = currentPlayer;
+            if (currentPlayer.playerId != selectedId) {
+              _logger.log('🔄 Selected player ID changed (Cast<->Sendspin): $selectedId -> ${currentPlayer.playerId}');
+            } else {
+              _logger.log('✓ Keeping current selection: ${currentPlayer.name}');
             }
           }
         }
 
         if (coldStart) {
-          _logger.log('🚀 Cold start: applying full priority logic (playing > local > last selected)');
+          _logger.log('🚀 Cold start: applying full priority logic');
         }
 
         if (playerToSelect == null) {
-          // Smart auto-selection priority:
-          // If "Prefer Local Player" is OFF: Single playing player -> Local player -> Last selected -> First available
+          // Smart auto-selection priority (coldStart only for auto-switch to playing):
+          // Priority 1: Single playing player (only on coldStart and if disableAutoSwitch is OFF)
+          // Priority 2: Local player (if preferLocalPlayer is OFF but we still try local as fallback)
+          // Priority 3: Last manually selected player
+          // Priority 4: First available player
 
-          if (!preferLocalPlayer) {
-            // Priority 1 (normal): Single playing player (skip if multiple are playing)
-            // Exclude external sources - they're not playing MA content
+          // Priority 1: Auto-switch to single playing player
+          // ONLY on coldStart AND only if disableAutoSwitch is OFF
+          // Also apply cooldown to prevent rapid successive auto-switches
+          final cooldownActive = _lastPlayerSwitchTime != null &&
+              DateTime.now().difference(_lastPlayerSwitchTime!) < _playerSwitchCooldown;
+
+          if (coldStart && !disableAutoSwitch && !preferLocalPlayer && !cooldownActive) {
             final playingPlayers = _availablePlayers.where(
               (p) => p.state == 'playing' && p.available && !p.isExternalSource,
             ).toList();
             if (playingPlayers.length == 1) {
               playerToSelect = playingPlayers.first;
+              _lastPlayerSwitchTime = DateTime.now(); // Update cooldown timestamp
               _logger.log('🎵 Auto-selected playing player: ${playerToSelect?.name}');
+            } else if (playingPlayers.length > 1) {
+              _logger.log('⚠️ Multiple players playing (${playingPlayers.length}), skipping auto-switch');
             }
+          } else if (cooldownActive) {
+            _logger.log('⏳ Auto-switch cooldown active, skipping');
+          } else if (!coldStart) {
+            _logger.log('⚠️ Not coldStart, skipping auto-switch to playing player');
+          } else if (disableAutoSwitch) {
+            _logger.log('⚠️ Auto-switch disabled by user setting');
+          }
 
-            // Priority 2: Local player
-            if (playerToSelect == null && builtinPlayerId != null) {
-              try {
-                playerToSelect = _availablePlayers.firstWhere(
-                  (p) => p.playerId == builtinPlayerId && p.available,
-                );
-                _logger.log('📱 Auto-selected local player: ${playerToSelect?.name}');
-              } catch (e) {
-                // Local player not found or not available - check why
-                final localPlayer = _availablePlayers
-                    .where((p) => p.playerId == builtinPlayerId)
-                    .toList();
-                if (localPlayer.isEmpty) {
-                  _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: local player ($builtinPlayerId) not in available players list');
-                } else {
-                  _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: local player found but available=${localPlayer.first.available}');
-                }
+          // Priority 2: Local player (fallback even when preferLocalPlayer is OFF)
+          if (playerToSelect == null && builtinPlayerId != null) {
+            try {
+              playerToSelect = _availablePlayers.firstWhere(
+                (p) => p.playerId == builtinPlayerId && p.available,
+              );
+              _logger.log('📱 Auto-selected local player: ${playerToSelect?.name}');
+            } catch (e) {
+              // Local player not found or not available - check why
+              final localPlayer = _availablePlayers
+                  .where((p) => p.playerId == builtinPlayerId)
+                  .toList();
+              if (localPlayer.isEmpty) {
+                _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: local player ($builtinPlayerId) not in available players list');
+              } else {
+                _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: local player found but available=${localPlayer.first.available}');
               }
-            } else if (playerToSelect == null && builtinPlayerId == null) {
-              _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: builtinPlayerId is null');
             }
+          } else if (playerToSelect == null && builtinPlayerId == null) {
+            _logger.log('⚠️ Priority 2 skipped: builtinPlayerId is null');
           }
 
           // Priority 3: Last manually selected player
@@ -3840,6 +3880,7 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
               (p) => p.available,
               orElse: () => _availablePlayers.first,
             );
+            _logger.log('🔄 Fallback to first available player: ${playerToSelect.name}');
           }
         }
 
@@ -3875,12 +3916,10 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     // IMPORTANT: Always set from cache, even if null - this prevents showing
     // stale track info when switching to a non-playing player.
     // For grouped child players, this returns the leader's track
-    // IMPORTANT: Clear track for external sources - they're playing non-MA content
-    if (player.isExternalSource) {
-      _currentTrack = null;
-    } else {
-      _currentTrack = getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId);
-    }
+    // NOTE: Always use cache even for external sources - the overlay shows cached
+    // track info, so we should match that. The async _updatePlayerState() will
+    // clear it if the player is truly playing external content.
+    _currentTrack = getCachedTrackForPlayer(player.playerId);
 
     // Initialize position tracker for this player (skip for external sources)
     _positionTracker.onPlayerSelected(player.playerId);
@@ -3931,6 +3970,9 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
           item: mediaItem,
           playing: player.state == 'playing',
         );
+      } else {
+        // Builtin player is idle - clear notification (fixes issue #42)
+        audioHandler.clearRemotePlaybackState();
       }
     } else {
       // For remote players, immediately show notification if we have cached track info
@@ -3973,6 +4015,10 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
           position: position,
           duration: Duration.zero,
         );
+      } else {
+        // Player is idle - clear the notification to prevent stale metadata
+        // from previous player showing (fixes issue #42)
+        audioHandler.clearRemotePlaybackState();
       }
     }
 
@@ -4084,40 +4130,33 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   }
 
   /// Update just the notification position (called every 500ms for remote/Sendspin players)
-  void _updateNotificationPosition() {
+  /// Set [forceUpdate] to true to update even when paused (used after seek)
+  void _updateNotificationPosition({bool forceUpdate = false}) {
     if (_selectedPlayer == null || _currentTrack == null) {
       _notificationPositionTimer?.cancel();
       return;
     }
 
-    // Don't update if player is not playing
-    if (_selectedPlayer!.state != 'playing') {
+    final isPlaying = _selectedPlayer!.state == 'playing';
+
+    // Don't update if player is not playing (unless forced for seek)
+    if (!isPlaying && !forceUpdate) {
       _notificationPositionTimer?.cancel();
       return;
     }
 
     final track = _currentTrack!;
-    Duration position;
 
-    // For Sendspin PCM, use the PCM player's elapsed time (based on bytes played)
-    // For remote players, use the position tracker (server-based interpolation)
-    if (_sendspinConnected && _pcmAudioPlayer != null && _pcmAudioPlayer!.isPlaying) {
-      position = _pcmAudioPlayer!.elapsedTime;
+    // Always use position tracker for notification position - it's the single source of truth.
+    // Previously used PCM elapsed time for Sendspin, but this breaks when:
+    // 1. Stream starts mid-track (resume from pause) - PCM elapsed resets to 0
+    // 2. Switching between multiple Sendspin players - PCM elapsed doesn't match
+    final position = _positionTracker.currentPosition;
 
-      // Check if track has ended based on PCM elapsed time
-      if (track.duration != null && position >= track.duration!) {
-        _logger.log('🔔 Sendspin: Track appears to have ended (position >= duration)');
-        return;
-      }
-    } else {
-      // Use position tracker for remote players
-      position = _positionTracker.currentPosition;
-
-      // Check if track has ended (position reached duration)
-      if (_positionTracker.hasReachedEnd) {
-        _logger.log('PositionTracker: Track appears to have ended (position >= duration)');
-        return;
-      }
+    // Check if track has ended (position reached duration)
+    if (_positionTracker.hasReachedEnd) {
+      _logger.log('PositionTracker: Track appears to have ended (position >= duration)');
+      return;
     }
 
     final artworkUrl = _api?.getImageUrl(track, size: 512);
@@ -4135,7 +4174,7 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
 
     audioHandler.setRemotePlaybackState(
       item: mediaItem,
-      playing: true,
+      playing: isPlaying,
       position: position,
       duration: track.duration,
     );
@@ -4320,6 +4359,10 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
   Future<void> _updatePlayerState() async {
     if (_selectedPlayer == null || _api == null) return;
 
+    // Capture player ID at start to detect stale operations
+    // If player changes during async operations, we should abort
+    final operationPlayerId = _selectedPlayer!.playerId;
+
     try {
       bool stateChanged = false;
 
@@ -4338,6 +4381,13 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
 
       // Try to refresh from API first for latest state
       final allPlayers = await getPlayers();
+
+      // Check for stale operation - player may have changed during async call
+      if (_selectedPlayer?.playerId != operationPlayerId) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ _updatePlayerState: Player changed during operation, aborting');
+        return;
+      }
+
       Player? rawPlayer = allPlayers.firstWhere(
         (p) => p.playerId == selectedId ||
                (translatedSendspinId != null && p.playerId == translatedSendspinId) ||
@@ -4448,6 +4498,12 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
 
       final queue = await getQueue(_selectedPlayer!.playerId);
 
+      // Check for stale operation - player may have changed during async call
+      if (_selectedPlayer?.playerId != operationPlayerId) {
+        _logger.log('⚠️ _updatePlayerState: Player changed during getQueue, aborting');
+        return;
+      }
+
       if (queue != null && queue.currentItem != null) {
         final queueTrack = queue.currentItem!.track;
         final trackChanged = _currentTrack == null ||
@@ -4455,6 +4511,11 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
             _currentTrack!.name != queueTrack.name;
 
         if (trackChanged) {
+          // Check "end of track" sleep timer - previous track just ended
+          if (_currentTrack != null) {
+            checkEndOfTrackSleepTimer();
+          }
+
           // Check if cached track has better metadata (images, proper artist info)
           // This prevents losing album art and artist data when resuming the app
           // For grouped child players, this gets the leader's cached track
@@ -5293,6 +5354,94 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     }
   }
 
+  // ============================================================================
+  // SLEEP TIMER
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Set sleep timer. Pass null to turn off, -1 for end of track, or minutes.
+  void setSleepTimer(int? minutes) {
+    // Cancel any existing timer
+    _cancelSleepTimerInternal();
+
+    _sleepTimerMinutes = minutes;
+
+    if (minutes == null) {
+      // Timer off
+      _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: OFF');
+      notifyListeners();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (minutes == -1) {
+      // End of track - handled in player state updates
+      _sleepTimerEndTime = null; // No fixed end time
+      _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: End of track');
+      notifyListeners();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Set timer for specified minutes
+    _sleepTimerEndTime = DateTime.now().add(Duration(minutes: minutes));
+    _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: $minutes minutes (until $_sleepTimerEndTime)');
+
+    // Create the actual timer
+    _sleepTimer = Timer(Duration(minutes: minutes), _onSleepTimerExpired);
+
+    // Start display update timer (every second for countdown)
+    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(seconds: 1), (_) {
+      notifyListeners(); // Update UI with remaining time
+    });
+
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Cancel sleep timer
+  void cancelSleepTimer() {
+    _cancelSleepTimerInternal();
+    _sleepTimerMinutes = null;
+    _sleepTimerEndTime = null;
+    _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: Cancelled');
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _cancelSleepTimerInternal() {
+    _sleepTimer?.cancel();
+    _sleepTimer = null;
+    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer?.cancel();
+    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer = null;
+  }
+
+  void _onSleepTimerExpired() {
+    _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer expired - pausing playback');
+    _cancelSleepTimerInternal();
+    _sleepTimerMinutes = null;
+    _sleepTimerEndTime = null;
+
+    // Pause the current player
+    final playerId = _selectedPlayer?.playerId;
+    if (playerId != null) {
+      pausePlayer(playerId);
+    }
+
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Called when track ends - checks if "end of track" sleep timer is active
+  void checkEndOfTrackSleepTimer() {
+    if (_sleepTimerMinutes == -1) {
+      _logger.log('😴 End of track sleep timer triggered');
+      _sleepTimerMinutes = null;
+
+      // Pause the current player
+      final playerId = _selectedPlayer?.playerId;
+      if (playerId != null) {
+        pausePlayer(playerId);
+      }
+
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
   /// Sync a player to the currently selected player (temporary group)
   /// The target player will play the same audio as the selected player
   Future<void> syncPlayerToSelected(String targetPlayerId) async {
@@ -5563,6 +5712,9 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     try {
       // Immediately update position tracker for responsive UI
       _positionTracker.onSeek(position.toDouble());
+      // Immediately update notification position to stay in sync with app
+      // Use forceUpdate since seek can happen while paused
+      _updateNotificationPosition(forceUpdate: true);
       await _api?.seek(playerId, position);
     } catch (e) {
       ErrorHandler.logError('Seek', e);
@@ -5723,6 +5875,8 @@ class MusicAssistantProvider with ChangeNotifier {
     _playerStateTimer?.cancel();
     _notificationPositionTimer?.cancel();
     _localPlayerStateReportTimer?.cancel();
+    _sleepTimer?.cancel();
+    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer?.cancel();
     _connectionStateSubscription?.cancel();
     _localPlayerEventSubscription?.cancel();
     _playerUpdatedEventSubscription?.cancel();

lib/providers/sleep_timer_provider.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+import 'dart:async';
+import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
+
+/// Callback type for when sleep timer expires and should pause playback
+typedef OnSleepTimerExpired = void Function();
+
+/// Provider for sleep timer functionality.
+///
+/// Extracted from MusicAssistantProvider to reduce complexity and improve testability.
+/// This provider manages:
+/// - Timed sleep (pause after X minutes)
+/// - End of track sleep (pause when current track ends)
+class SleepTimerProvider with ChangeNotifier {
+  final DebugLogger _logger = DebugLogger();
+
+  Timer? _sleepTimer;
+  DateTime? _sleepTimerEndTime;
+  int? _sleepTimerMinutes; // null = off, -1 = end of track, positive = minutes
+  Timer? _sleepTimerDisplayTimer;
+
+  /// Callback to pause playback when timer expires
+  OnSleepTimerExpired? onExpired;
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // GETTERS
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Whether a sleep timer is currently active
+  bool get isActive => _sleepTimerMinutes != null;
+
+  /// Current timer setting: null = off, -1 = end of track, positive = minutes
+  int? get minutes => _sleepTimerMinutes;
+
+  /// Time remaining until sleep timer expires (null if end-of-track mode or inactive)
+  Duration? get remaining {
+    if (_sleepTimerEndTime == null) return null;
+    final remaining = _sleepTimerEndTime!.difference(DateTime.now());
+    return remaining.isNegative ? Duration.zero : remaining;
+  }
+
+  // ============================================================================
+  // TIMER CONTROL
+  // ============================================================================
+
+  /// Set sleep timer. Pass null to turn off, -1 for end of track, or minutes.
+  void setTimer(int? minutes) {
+    // Cancel any existing timer
+    _cancelInternal();
+
+    _sleepTimerMinutes = minutes;
+
+    if (minutes == null) {
+      // Timer off
+      _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: OFF');
+      notifyListeners();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (minutes == -1) {
+      // End of track - handled in player state updates
+      _sleepTimerEndTime = null; // No fixed end time
+      _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: End of track');
+      notifyListeners();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    // Set timer for specified minutes
+    _sleepTimerEndTime = DateTime.now().add(Duration(minutes: minutes));
+    _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: $minutes minutes (until $_sleepTimerEndTime)');
+
+    // Create the actual timer
+    _sleepTimer = Timer(Duration(minutes: minutes), _onTimerExpired);
+
+    // Start display update timer (every second for countdown)
+    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(seconds: 1), (_) {
+      notifyListeners(); // Update UI with remaining time
+    });
+
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Cancel sleep timer
+  void cancel() {
+    _cancelInternal();
+    _sleepTimerMinutes = null;
+    _sleepTimerEndTime = null;
+    _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer: Cancelled');
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  void _cancelInternal() {
+    _sleepTimer?.cancel();
+    _sleepTimer = null;
+    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer?.cancel();
+    _sleepTimerDisplayTimer = null;
+  }
+
+  void _onTimerExpired() {
+    _logger.log('😴 Sleep timer expired - pausing playback');
+    _cancelInternal();
+    _sleepTimerMinutes = null;
+    _sleepTimerEndTime = null;
+
+    // Trigger the callback to pause playback
+    onExpired?.call();
+
+    notifyListeners();
+  }
+
+  /// Called when track ends - checks if "end of track" sleep timer is active
+  void checkEndOfTrack() {
+    if (_sleepTimerMinutes == -1) {
+      _logger.log('😴 End of track sleep timer triggered');
+      _sleepTimerMinutes = null;
+
+      // Trigger the callback to pause playback
+      onExpired?.call();
+
+      notifyListeners();
+    }
+  }
+
+  @override
+  void dispose() {
+    _cancelInternal();
+    super.dispose();
+  }
+}

lib/screens/album_details_screen.dart

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../services/recently_played_service.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
-import '../widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart';
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../theme/design_tokens.dart';
 import 'artist_details_screen.dart';
@@ -878,31 +878,45 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
                         // FIXED: Match source structure - ClipRRect(12) → Container → CachedNetworkImage
                         child: ClipRRect(
                           borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-                          child: Container(
+                          child: SizedBox(
                             width: coverSize,
                             height: coverSize,
-                            color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
-                            child: imageUrl != null
-                                ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                                    imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                                    fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                                    // Match source memCacheWidth for smooth Hero
-                                    memCacheWidth: 256,
-                                    memCacheHeight: 256,
-                                    fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                    fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                    placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
-                                    errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
-                                      Icons.album_rounded,
-                                      size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                      color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                    ),
-                                  )
-                                : Icon(
-                                    Icons.album_rounded,
-                                    size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                    color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                            child: Stack(
+                              fit: StackFit.expand,
+                              children: [
+                                Container(
+                                  color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
+                                  child: imageUrl != null
+                                      ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                          imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                          fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                          // Match source memCacheWidth for smooth Hero
+                                          memCacheWidth: 256,
+                                          memCacheHeight: 256,
+                                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                          placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
+                                          errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                                            Icons.album_rounded,
+                                            size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                          ),
+                                        )
+                                      : Icon(
+                                          Icons.album_rounded,
+                                          size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                        ),
+                                ),
+                                // Provider icon overlay
+                                if (widget.album.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                                  ProviderIconOverlay(
+                                    domain: widget.album.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                                    size: 24,
+                                    margin: 8,
                                   ),
+                              ],
+                            ),
                           ),
                         ),
                       ),
@@ -1257,13 +1271,8 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
   void _showPlayAlbumFromHereMenu(BuildContext context, int startIndex) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToPlayAlbum,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
         await maProvider.playTracks(
@@ -1272,48 +1281,32 @@ class _AlbumDetailsScreenState extends State<AlbumDetailsScreen> with SingleTick
           startIndex: startIndex,
         );
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   void _showPlayRadioMenu(BuildContext context, int trackIndex) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final track = _tracks[trackIndex];
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForRadio,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
         await maProvider.playRadio(player.playerId, track);
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   void _showPlayOnMenu(BuildContext context) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToPlayAlbum,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
         await maProvider.playTracks(player.playerId, _tracks);
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   String _formatDuration(Duration duration) {

lib/screens/artist_details_screen.dart

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import 'package:cached_network_image/cached_network_image.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import 'album_details_screen.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
@@ -366,6 +367,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
               _isInLibrary = !newState;
             });
           }
+          return false;
         });
       } else {
         // Remove from library
@@ -413,6 +415,7 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
               _isInLibrary = !newState;
             });
           }
+          return false;
         });
       }
     } catch (e) {
@@ -430,171 +433,73 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
 
   void _showRadioMenu(BuildContext context) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
 
-    // Slide mini player down out of the way
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showModalBottomSheet(
-      context: context,
-      backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-      builder: (context) => Container(
-        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-          color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
-          borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
-        ),
-        child: Column(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            Spacing.vGap16,
-            Text(
-              S.of(context)!.startRadioOn(widget.artist.name),
-              style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
-            ),
-            Spacing.vGap16,
-            if (players.isEmpty)
-              Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
-                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
-              )
-            else
-              Flexible(
-                child: ListView.builder(
-                  shrinkWrap: true,
-                  itemCount: players.length,
-                  itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                    final player = players[index];
-                    return ListTile(
-                      leading: Icon(
-                        Icons.speaker,
-                        color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface,
-                      ),
-                      title: Text(player.name),
-                      onTap: () async {
-                        Navigator.pop(context);
-                        try {
-                          await maProvider.playArtistRadio(player.playerId, widget.artist);
-                          if (mounted) {
-                            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                              SnackBar(
-                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.startingRadioOnPlayer(widget.artist.name, player.name)),
-                                duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-                              ),
-                            );
-                          }
-                        } catch (e) {
-                          _logger.log('Error starting artist radio on player: $e');
-                          if (mounted) {
-                            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                              SnackBar(
-                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToStartRadio(e.toString())),
-                                backgroundColor: Colors.red,
-                              ),
-                            );
-                          }
-                        }
-                      },
-                    );
-                  },
-                ),
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForRadio,
+      onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
+        try {
+          await maProvider.playArtistRadio(player.playerId, widget.artist);
+          if (mounted) {
+            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+              SnackBar(
+                content: Text(S.of(context)!.startingRadioOnPlayer(widget.artist.name, player.name)),
+                duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
               ),
-            SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 16),
-          ],
-        ),
-      ),
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      // Slide mini player back up when sheet is dismissed
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+            );
+          }
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('Error starting artist radio on player: $e');
+          if (mounted) {
+            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+              SnackBar(
+                content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToStartRadio(e.toString())),
+                backgroundColor: Colors.red,
+              ),
+            );
+          }
+        }
+      },
+    );
   }
 
   void _showAddToQueueMenu(BuildContext context) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
-    final players = maProvider.availablePlayers;
 
-    // Slide mini player down out of the way
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showModalBottomSheet(
-      context: context,
-      backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-      builder: (context) => Container(
-        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-          color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.surface,
-          borderRadius: const BorderRadius.vertical(top: Radius.circular(20)),
-        ),
-        child: Column(
-          mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-          children: [
-            Spacing.vGap16,
-            Text(
-              S.of(context)!.addToQueueOn,
-              style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleLarge,
-            ),
-            Spacing.vGap16,
-            if (players.isEmpty)
-              Padding(
-                padding: const EdgeInsets.all(32.0),
-                child: Text(S.of(context)!.noPlayersAvailable),
-              )
-            else
-              Flexible(
-                child: ListView.builder(
-                  shrinkWrap: true,
-                  itemCount: players.length,
-                  itemBuilder: (context, index) {
-                    final player = players[index];
-                    return ListTile(
-                      leading: Icon(
-                        Icons.speaker,
-                        color: Theme.of(context).colorScheme.onSurface,
-                      ),
-                      title: Text(player.name),
-                      onTap: () async {
-                        Navigator.pop(context);
-                        final api = maProvider.api;
-                        if (api == null) {
-                          if (mounted) {
-                            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                              SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.notConnected)),
-                            );
-                          }
-                          return;
-                        }
-                        try {
-                          await api.playArtistRadioToQueue(player.playerId, widget.artist);
-                          if (mounted) {
-                            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                              SnackBar(
-                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedRadioToQueue(widget.artist.name)),
-                                duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
-                              ),
-                            );
-                          }
-                        } catch (e) {
-                          _logger.log('Error adding artist radio to queue: $e');
-                          if (mounted) {
-                            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
-                              SnackBar(
-                                content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToAddToQueue(e.toString())),
-                                backgroundColor: Colors.red,
-                              ),
-                            );
-                          }
-                        }
-                      },
-                    );
-                  },
-                ),
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToAddToQueue,
+      onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
+        final api = maProvider.api;
+        if (api == null) {
+          if (mounted) {
+            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+              SnackBar(content: Text(S.of(context)!.notConnected)),
+            );
+          }
+          return;
+        }
+        try {
+          await api.playArtistRadioToQueue(player.playerId, widget.artist);
+          if (mounted) {
+            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+              SnackBar(
+                content: Text(S.of(context)!.addedRadioToQueue(widget.artist.name)),
+                duration: const Duration(seconds: 1),
               ),
-            SizedBox(height: MediaQuery.of(context).padding.bottom + 16),
-          ],
-        ),
-      ),
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      // Slide mini player back up when sheet is dismissed
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+            );
+          }
+        } catch (e) {
+          _logger.log('Error adding artist radio to queue: $e');
+          if (mounted) {
+            ScaffoldMessenger.of(context).showSnackBar(
+              SnackBar(
+                content: Text(S.of(context)!.failedToAddToQueue(e.toString())),
+                backgroundColor: Colors.red,
+              ),
+            );
+          }
+        }
+      },
+    );
   }
 
   Future<void> _loadArtistImage() async {
@@ -1100,37 +1005,46 @@ class _ArtistDetailsScreenState extends State<ArtistDetailsScreen> {
         children: [
           AspectRatio(
             aspectRatio: 1.0,  // Square album art
-            child: Hero(
-              tag: HeroTags.albumCover + (album.uri ?? album.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
-              child: ClipRRect(
-                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-                child: Container(
-                  color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
-                  child: imageUrl != null
-                      ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                          imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                          fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                          width: double.infinity,
-                          height: double.infinity,
-                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                          errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
-                            child: Icon(
-                              Icons.album_rounded,
-                              size: 64,
-                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+            child: Stack(
+              children: [
+                Hero(
+                  tag: HeroTags.albumCover + (album.uri ?? album.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
+                  child: ClipRRect(
+                    borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+                    child: Container(
+                      color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
+                      child: imageUrl != null
+                          ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                              imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                              fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                              width: double.infinity,
+                              height: double.infinity,
+                              fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  Icons.album_rounded,
+                                  size: 64,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            )
+                          : Center(
+                              child: Icon(
+                                Icons.album_rounded,
+                                size: 64,
+                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                              ),
                             ),
-                          ),
-                        )
-                      : Center(
-                          child: Icon(
-                            Icons.album_rounded,
-                            size: 64,
-                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                          ),
-                        ),
+                    ),
+                  ),
                 ),
-              ),
+                // Provider icon overlay
+                if (album.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                  ProviderIconOverlay(
+                    domain: album.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                  ),
+              ],
             ),
           ),
           Spacing.vGap8,

lib/screens/audiobook_author_screen.dart

@@ -5,15 +5,14 @@ import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
-import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
-import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import 'audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 
 class AudiobookAuthorScreen extends StatefulWidget {
   final String authorName;
@@ -34,7 +33,6 @@ class AudiobookAuthorScreen extends StatefulWidget {
 }
 
 class _AudiobookAuthorScreenState extends State<AudiobookAuthorScreen> {
-  final _logger = DebugLogger();
   late List<Audiobook> _audiobooks;
   ColorScheme? _lightColorScheme;
   ColorScheme? _darkColorScheme;
@@ -407,6 +405,11 @@ class _AudiobookAuthorScreenState extends State<AudiobookAuthorScreen> {
                       minHeight: 3,
                     ),
                   ),
+                // Provider icon overlay
+                if (book.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                  ProviderIconOverlay(
+                    domain: book.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                  ),
               ],
             ),
           ),

lib/screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
-import '../widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart';
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
@@ -212,13 +212,8 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
   void _showPlayOnMenu(BuildContext context) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForAudiobook,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
         maProvider.setCurrentAudiobook(_audiobook);
@@ -227,9 +222,7 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
           widget.audiobook,
         );
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   Future<void> _markAsFinished() async {
@@ -505,41 +498,55 @@ class _AudiobookDetailScreenState extends State<AudiobookDetailScreen> {
                       tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + (widget.audiobook.uri ?? widget.audiobook.itemId) + _heroTagSuffix,
                       child: ClipRRect(
                         borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
-                        child: Container(
+                        child: SizedBox(
                           width: coverSize,
                           height: coverSize,
-                          color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-                          child: imageUrl != null
-                              ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                                  imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                                  fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                                  // Match source memCacheWidth for smooth Hero animation
-                                  memCacheWidth: 256,
-                                  memCacheHeight: 256,
-                                  fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                  fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                  placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
-                                    child: Icon(
-                                      MdiIcons.bookOutline,
-                                      size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                      color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                    ),
-                                  ),
-                                  errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
-                                    child: Icon(
-                                      MdiIcons.bookOutline,
-                                      size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                      color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                    ),
-                                  ),
-                                )
-                              : Center(
-                                  child: Icon(
-                                    MdiIcons.bookOutline,
-                                    size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                    color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                  ),
+                          child: Stack(
+                            fit: StackFit.expand,
+                            children: [
+                              Container(
+                                color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                                child: imageUrl != null
+                                    ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                        imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                        fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                        // Match source memCacheWidth for smooth Hero animation
+                                        memCacheWidth: 256,
+                                        memCacheHeight: 256,
+                                        fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                        fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                        placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
+                                          child: Icon(
+                                            MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                            size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                          ),
+                                        ),
+                                        errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                          child: Icon(
+                                            MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                            size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                          ),
+                                        ),
+                                      )
+                                    : Center(
+                                        child: Icon(
+                                          MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                                          size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                        ),
+                                      ),
+                              ),
+                              // Provider icon overlay
+                              if (widget.audiobook.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                                ProviderIconOverlay(
+                                  domain: widget.audiobook.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                                  size: 24,
+                                  margin: 8,
                                 ),
+                            ],
+                          ),
                         ),
                       ),
                     ),

lib/screens/audiobook_series_screen.dart

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import 'package:palette_generator/palette_generator.dart';
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart' show BottomSpacing;
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import '../services/settings_service.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
@@ -690,6 +691,11 @@ class _AudiobookSeriesScreenState extends State<AudiobookSeriesScreen> {
                     ),
                   ),
                 ),
+                // Provider icon overlay
+                if (book.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                  ProviderIconOverlay(
+                    domain: book.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                  ),
                 // Progress indicator
                 if (book.progress > 0)
                   Positioned(
@@ -748,45 +754,55 @@ class _AudiobookSeriesScreenState extends State<AudiobookSeriesScreen> {
         tag: HeroTags.audiobookCover + (book.uri ?? book.itemId) + '_$heroSuffix',
         child: ClipRRect(
           borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(4),
-          child: Stack(
-            children: [
-              Container(
-                width: 56,
-                height: 56,
-                color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-                child: imageUrl != null
-                    ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                        imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                        fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                        fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                        fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                        placeholder: (_, __) => Icon(
+          child: SizedBox(
+            width: 56,
+            height: 56,
+            child: Stack(
+              children: [
+                Container(
+                  width: 56,
+                  height: 56,
+                  color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                  child: imageUrl != null
+                      ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                          imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                          fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                          placeholder: (_, __) => Icon(
+                            MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                          ),
+                          errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                            MdiIcons.bookOutline,
+                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                          ),
+                        )
+                      : Icon(
                           MdiIcons.bookOutline,
                           color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
                         ),
-                        errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
-                          MdiIcons.bookOutline,
-                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                        ),
-                      )
-                    : Icon(
-                        MdiIcons.bookOutline,
-                        color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                      ),
-              ),
-              if (book.progress > 0)
-                Positioned(
-                  bottom: 0,
-                  left: 0,
-                  right: 0,
-                  child: LinearProgressIndicator(
-                    value: book.progress,
-                    backgroundColor: Colors.black54,
-                    valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(colorScheme.primary),
-                    minHeight: 2,
-                  ),
                 ),
-            ],
+                // Provider icon overlay
+                if (book.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                  ProviderIconOverlay(
+                    domain: book.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                    size: 16,
+                  ),
+                if (book.progress > 0)
+                  Positioned(
+                    bottom: 0,
+                    left: 0,
+                    right: 0,
+                    child: LinearProgressIndicator(
+                      value: book.progress,
+                      backgroundColor: Colors.black54,
+                      valueColor: AlwaysStoppedAnimation<Color>(colorScheme.primary),
+                      minHeight: 2,
+                    ),
+                  ),
+              ],
+            ),
           ),
         ),
       ),

lib/screens/new_library_screen.dart

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import '../models/provider_instance.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
 import '../widgets/album_card.dart';
 import '../widgets/artist_avatar.dart';
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
@@ -57,6 +58,7 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
   bool _showOnlyArtistsWithAlbums = false; // Filter artists tab to only show those with albums
   bool _isSyncingArtists = false; // Show progress while re-syncing artists
   bool _isSyncingLibraries = false; // Show progress while re-syncing ABS libraries
+  bool _isSyncingProviders = false; // Show progress while syncing after provider toggle
 
   // All tracks with lazy loading
   List<Track> _allTracks = [];
@@ -79,6 +81,17 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
   List<AudiobookSeries> _sortedSeries = [];
   List<String> _seriesNames = [];
 
+  // PERF: Cached sorted albums/artists - only re-sort when data or sort order changes
+  List<Album> _cachedSortedAlbums = [];
+  List<String> _cachedAlbumNames = [];
+  String _albumsCacheKey = '';
+  List<Artist> _cachedSortedArtists = [];
+  List<String> _cachedArtistNames = [];
+  String _artistsCacheKey = '';
+  String _authorsCacheKey = '';
+  List<String> _cachedTrackSortKeys = [];
+  String _trackSortKeysCacheKey = '';
+
   // Media type selection (Music, Books, Podcasts)
   LibraryMediaType _selectedMediaType = LibraryMediaType.music;
 
@@ -221,10 +234,10 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
   }
 
   void _onSyncServiceChanged() {
-    // Rebuild when SyncService data changes (e.g., after sync completes)
-    if (mounted) {
-      setState(() {});
-    }
+    // Only rebuild when sync completes, not during sync
+    // SyncService.isSyncing is already checked in menu button spinner
+    if (!mounted || SyncService.instance.isSyncing) return;
+    setState(() {});
   }
 
   void _onNavigationChanged() {
@@ -283,13 +296,14 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
   void _handleProviderToggle(String providerId, bool enabled) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
+    // PERF: Set flag without setState - Provider change already triggers rebuild
+    // This avoids a redundant double rebuild
+    _isSyncingProviders = true;
+
     // Instant UI update - client-side filtering will use the new enabled set
     // The toggle updates MusicAssistantProvider.enabledProviderIds which we read during build
     maProvider.toggleProviderEnabled(providerId, enabled);
 
-    // Immediately rebuild the UI with client-side filtering
-    setState(() {});
-
     // Cancel any pending debounce for background sync
     _providerFilterDebounce?.cancel();
 
@@ -300,7 +314,9 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
         DebugLogger().log('🔄 Background sync to refresh source tracking...');
         await maProvider.forceLibrarySync();
         if (mounted) {
-          setState(() {});
+          setState(() {
+            _isSyncingProviders = false;
+          });
         }
       }
     });
@@ -429,6 +445,139 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
     _audiobookNames = sorted.map((a) => a.name).toList();
   }
 
+  /// Sort albums and cache the result - only re-sorts when key changes
+  /// Returns cached sorted list if data hasn't changed
+  List<Album> _getSortedAlbums(List<Album> albums) {
+    final cacheKey = '${albums.length}_${albums.isNotEmpty ? albums.first.itemId : ''}_${albums.isNotEmpty ? albums.last.itemId : ''}_$_albumsSortOrder';
+    if (cacheKey == _albumsCacheKey && _cachedSortedAlbums.isNotEmpty) {
+      return _cachedSortedAlbums;
+    }
+
+    final sortedAlbums = List<Album>.from(albums);
+    switch (_albumsSortOrder) {
+      case 'name_desc':
+        sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
+        break;
+      case 'year':
+        sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) {
+          if (a.year == null && b.year == null) return (a.name ?? '').compareTo(b.name ?? '');
+          if (a.year == null) return 1;
+          if (b.year == null) return -1;
+          return a.year!.compareTo(b.year!);
+        });
+        break;
+      case 'year_desc':
+        sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) {
+          if (a.year == null && b.year == null) return (a.name ?? '').compareTo(b.name ?? '');
+          if (a.year == null) return 1;
+          if (b.year == null) return -1;
+          return b.year!.compareTo(a.year!);
+        });
+        break;
+      case 'artist_name':
+        sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (a.artistsString).toLowerCase().compareTo((b.artistsString).toLowerCase()));
+        break;
+      case 'artist_name_desc':
+        sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (b.artistsString).toLowerCase().compareTo((a.artistsString).toLowerCase()));
+        break;
+      default:
+        // Default: name ascending
+        sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
+    }
+
+    _albumsCacheKey = cacheKey;
+    _cachedSortedAlbums = sortedAlbums;
+    _cachedAlbumNames = sortedAlbums.map((a) => a.name ?? '').toList();
+    return sortedAlbums;
+  }
+
+  /// Sort artists and cache the result - only re-sorts when key changes
+  List<Artist> _getSortedArtists(List<Artist> artists) {
+    final cacheKey = '${artists.length}_${artists.isNotEmpty ? artists.first.itemId : ''}_${artists.isNotEmpty ? artists.last.itemId : ''}_$_artistsSortOrder';
+    if (cacheKey == _artistsCacheKey && _cachedSortedArtists.isNotEmpty) {
+      return _cachedSortedArtists;
+    }
+
+    final sortedArtists = List<Artist>.from(artists);
+    if (_artistsSortOrder == 'name_desc') {
+      sortedArtists.sort((a, b) => (b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
+    } else {
+      // Default: name ascending
+      sortedArtists.sort((a, b) => (a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
+    }
+
+    _artistsCacheKey = cacheKey;
+    _cachedSortedArtists = sortedArtists;
+    _cachedArtistNames = sortedArtists.map((a) => a.name ?? '').toList();
+    return sortedArtists;
+  }
+
+  /// Sort authors and cache the result - groups audiobooks by author and sorts names
+  (List<String>, Map<String, List<Audiobook>>) _getSortedAuthors(List<Audiobook> audiobooks) {
+    final cacheKey = '${audiobooks.length}_${audiobooks.isNotEmpty ? audiobooks.first.itemId : ''}_${audiobooks.isNotEmpty ? audiobooks.last.itemId : ''}_$_authorsSortOrder';
+    if (cacheKey == _authorsCacheKey && _sortedAuthorNames.isNotEmpty) {
+      return (_sortedAuthorNames, _groupedAudiobooksByAuthor);
+    }
+
+    // Group audiobooks by author
+    final groupedByAuthor = <String, List<Audiobook>>{};
+    for (final book in audiobooks) {
+      final authorName = book.authorsString;
+      groupedByAuthor.putIfAbsent(authorName, () => []).add(book);
+    }
+
+    // Sort authors based on current sort order
+    final sortedNames = groupedByAuthor.keys.toList();
+    switch (_authorsSortOrder) {
+      case 'alpha':
+        sortedNames.sort((a, b) => a.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.toLowerCase()));
+        break;
+      case 'alpha_desc':
+        sortedNames.sort((a, b) => b.toLowerCase().compareTo(a.toLowerCase()));
+        break;
+      case 'books':
+        sortedNames.sort((a, b) {
+          final aCount = groupedByAuthor[a]?.length ?? 0;
+          final bCount = groupedByAuthor[b]?.length ?? 0;
+          if (bCount != aCount) return bCount.compareTo(aCount);
+          return a.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.toLowerCase());
+        });
+        break;
+    }
+
+    _authorsCacheKey = cacheKey;
+    _sortedAuthorNames = sortedNames;
+    _groupedAudiobooksByAuthor = groupedByAuthor;
+    return (sortedNames, groupedByAuthor);
+  }
+
+  /// Get track sort keys for LetterScrollbar - cached to avoid recomputation on every build
+  List<String> _getTrackSortKeys(List<Track> tracks) {
+    final cacheKey = '${tracks.length}_${tracks.isNotEmpty ? tracks.first.itemId : ''}_${tracks.isNotEmpty ? tracks.last.itemId : ''}_$_tracksSortOrder';
+    if (cacheKey == _trackSortKeysCacheKey && _cachedTrackSortKeys.isNotEmpty) {
+      return _cachedTrackSortKeys;
+    }
+
+    final List<String> sortKeys;
+    switch (_tracksSortOrder) {
+      case 'artist':
+      case 'artist_name':
+        sortKeys = tracks.map((t) => t.artistsString).toList();
+        break;
+      case 'album':
+        sortKeys = tracks.map((t) => t.album?.name ?? t.name).toList();
+        break;
+      default:
+        // For name, duration, timestamp, etc. - use track name for letter scrollbar
+        sortKeys = tracks.map((t) => t.name).toList();
+        break;
+    }
+
+    _trackSortKeysCacheKey = cacheKey;
+    _cachedTrackSortKeys = sortKeys;
+    return sortKeys;
+  }
+
   String _getCurrentViewMode() {
     // Return the view mode for the currently selected tab
     final tabIndex = _selectedTabIndex.value;
@@ -1660,8 +1809,8 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
         child: InkWell(
           customBorder: const CircleBorder(),
           onTap: () => _showOptionsMenu(colorScheme),
-          // Show spinner on button while syncing artists or libraries filter
-          child: (_isSyncingArtists || _isSyncingLibraries)
+          // Show spinner on button while syncing (artists filter, libraries filter, provider filter, or initial library build)
+          child: (_isSyncingArtists || _isSyncingLibraries || _isSyncingProviders || SyncService.instance.isSyncing)
               ? Center(
                   child: SizedBox.square(
                     dimension: 18,
@@ -1770,7 +1919,11 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
     if (mounted) {
       await context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>().forceLibrarySync();
       if (mounted) {
-        setState(() => _isSyncingLibraries = false);
+        // Reload audiobooks to reflect the new filter
+        await _loadAudiobooks(favoriteOnly: _showFavoritesOnly ? true : null);
+        if (mounted) {
+          setState(() => _isSyncingLibraries = false);
+        }
       }
     }
   }
@@ -2130,31 +2283,8 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
           );
         }
 
-        // Group filtered audiobooks by author
-        final groupedByAuthor = <String, List<Audiobook>>{};
-        for (final book in audiobooks) {
-          final authorName = book.authorsString;
-          groupedByAuthor.putIfAbsent(authorName, () => []).add(book);
-        }
-
-        // Sort authors based on current sort order
-        final sortedAuthorNames = groupedByAuthor.keys.toList();
-        switch (_authorsSortOrder) {
-          case 'alpha':
-            sortedAuthorNames.sort((a, b) => a.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.toLowerCase()));
-            break;
-          case 'alpha_desc':
-            sortedAuthorNames.sort((a, b) => b.toLowerCase().compareTo(a.toLowerCase()));
-            break;
-          case 'books':
-            sortedAuthorNames.sort((a, b) {
-              final aCount = groupedByAuthor[a]?.length ?? 0;
-              final bCount = groupedByAuthor[b]?.length ?? 0;
-              if (bCount != aCount) return bCount.compareTo(aCount);
-              return a.toLowerCase().compareTo(b.toLowerCase());
-            });
-            break;
-        }
+        // PERF: Use cached grouping/sorting - only re-sorts when data or sort order changes
+        final (sortedAuthorNames, groupedByAuthor) = _getSortedAuthors(audiobooks);
 
         // Match music artists tab layout - no header, direct list/grid
         return RefreshIndicator(
@@ -2239,8 +2369,9 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
                     fit: BoxFit.cover,
                     width: 48,
                     height: 48,
-                    // Only set width - height scales proportionally to preserve aspect ratio
+                    // PERF: Match display size to avoid unnecessary memory usage
                     memCacheWidth: 128,
+                    memCacheHeight: 128,
                     fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
                     fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                     // Transparent placeholder - icon shows through
@@ -2589,8 +2720,9 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
                           ? CachedNetworkImage(
                               imageUrl: imageUrl,
                               fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                              memCacheWidth: 512,
-                              memCacheHeight: 512,
+                              // PERF: Reduced from 512 to 128 - display is ~56px
+                              memCacheWidth: 128,
+                              memCacheHeight: 128,
                               fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
                               fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                               placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
@@ -2628,6 +2760,11 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
                       ),
                     ),
                   ),
+                // Provider icon overlay
+                if (book.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                  ProviderIconOverlay(
+                    domain: book.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                  ),
               ],
             ),
           ),
@@ -3022,6 +3159,9 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
                   child: CachedNetworkImage(
                     imageUrl: displayCovers[index],
                     fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                    // PERF: Add cache sizing for series cover thumbnails
+                    memCacheWidth: 150,
+                    memCacheHeight: 150,
                     fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
                     fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
                     placeholder: (_, __) => Container(
@@ -3303,33 +3443,43 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
               child: ClipRRect(
                 borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(16),
                 // Match detail screen structure exactly
-                child: Container(
-                  color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-                  child: imageUrl != null
-                      ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                          imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                          fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                          // FIXED: Add memCacheWidth to ensure consistent decode size for smooth Hero
-                          memCacheWidth: 256,
-                          memCacheHeight: 256,
-                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                          placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
-                          errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
-                            child: Icon(
-                              MdiIcons.podcast,
-                              size: 48,
-                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                child: Stack(
+                  fit: StackFit.expand,
+                  children: [
+                    Container(
+                      color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                      child: imageUrl != null
+                          ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                              imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                              fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                              // FIXED: Add memCacheWidth to ensure consistent decode size for smooth Hero
+                              memCacheWidth: 256,
+                              memCacheHeight: 256,
+                              fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                              placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
+                              errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                            )
+                          : Center(
+                              child: Icon(
+                                MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                size: 48,
+                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                              ),
                             ),
-                          ),
-                        )
-                      : Center(
-                          child: Icon(
-                            MdiIcons.podcast,
-                            size: 48,
-                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                          ),
-                        ),
+                    ),
+                    // Provider icon overlay
+                    if (podcast.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                      ProviderIconOverlay(
+                        domain: podcast.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                      ),
+                  ],
                 ),
               ),
             ),
@@ -3650,15 +3800,9 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
               );
             }
 
-            // Apply client-side sorting since we're combining data from multiple providers
-            final sortedArtists = List<Artist>.from(artists);
-            if (_artistsSortOrder == 'name_desc') {
-              sortedArtists.sort((a, b) => (b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
-            } else {
-              // Default: name ascending
-              sortedArtists.sort((a, b) => (a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
-            }
-            final artistNames = sortedArtists.map((a) => a.name ?? '').toList();
+            // PERF: Use cached sorting - only re-sorts when data or sort order changes
+            final sortedArtists = _getSortedArtists(artists);
+            final artistNames = _cachedArtistNames;
 
             return RefreshIndicator(
               color: colorScheme.primary,
@@ -3866,39 +4010,9 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
           );
         }
 
-        // Apply client-side sorting since we're combining data from multiple providers
-        final sortedAlbums = List<Album>.from(albums);
-        switch (_albumsSortOrder) {
-          case 'name_desc':
-            sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
-            break;
-          case 'year':
-            sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) {
-              if (a.year == null && b.year == null) return (a.name ?? '').compareTo(b.name ?? '');
-              if (a.year == null) return 1;
-              if (b.year == null) return -1;
-              return a.year!.compareTo(b.year!);
-            });
-            break;
-          case 'year_desc':
-            sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) {
-              if (a.year == null && b.year == null) return (a.name ?? '').compareTo(b.name ?? '');
-              if (a.year == null) return 1;
-              if (b.year == null) return -1;
-              return b.year!.compareTo(a.year!);
-            });
-            break;
-          case 'artist_name':
-            sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (a.artistsString).toLowerCase().compareTo((b.artistsString).toLowerCase()));
-            break;
-          case 'artist_name_desc':
-            sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (b.artistsString).toLowerCase().compareTo((a.artistsString).toLowerCase()));
-            break;
-          default:
-            // Default: name ascending
-            sortedAlbums.sort((a, b) => (a.sortName ?? a.name ?? '').toLowerCase().compareTo((b.sortName ?? b.name ?? '').toLowerCase()));
-        }
-        final albumNames = sortedAlbums.map((a) => a.name ?? '').toList();
+        // PERF: Use cached sorting - only re-sorts when data or sort order changes
+        final sortedAlbums = _getSortedAlbums(albums);
+        final albumNames = _cachedAlbumNames;
 
         return RefreshIndicator(
           color: colorScheme.primary,
@@ -4102,28 +4216,41 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
           tag: HeroTags.playlistCover + (playlist.uri ?? playlist.itemId) + heroSuffix,
           child: ClipRRect(
             borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8),
-            child: Container(
+            child: SizedBox(
               width: 48,
               height: 48,
-              color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-              child: imageUrl != null
-                  ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                      imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                      fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                      memCacheWidth: 96,
-                      memCacheHeight: 96,
-                      fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                      fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                      placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
-                      errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
-                        Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                        color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                      ),
-                    )
-                  : Icon(
-                      Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                      color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+              child: Stack(
+                fit: StackFit.expand,
+                children: [
+                  Container(
+                    color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                    child: imageUrl != null
+                        ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                            imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                            fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                            memCacheWidth: 96,
+                            memCacheHeight: 96,
+                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                            placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
+                            errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                              Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                            ),
+                          )
+                        : Icon(
+                            Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                          ),
+                  ),
+                  // Provider icon overlay
+                  if (playlist.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                    ProviderIconOverlay(
+                      domain: playlist.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                      size: 16,
                     ),
+                ],
+              ),
             ),
           ),
         ),
@@ -4202,34 +4329,44 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
                 tag: HeroTags.playlistCover + (playlist.uri ?? playlist.itemId) + heroSuffix,
                 child: ClipRRect(
                   borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-                  child: Container(
-                    color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-                    child: imageUrl != null
-                        ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                            imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                            fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                            width: double.infinity,
-                            height: double.infinity,
-                            memCacheWidth: 256,
-                            memCacheHeight: 256,
-                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
-                            errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
-                              child: Icon(
-                                Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                                size: 48,
-                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                  child: Stack(
+                    fit: StackFit.expand,
+                    children: [
+                      Container(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        child: imageUrl != null
+                            ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                width: double.infinity,
+                                height: double.infinity,
+                                memCacheWidth: 256,
+                                memCacheHeight: 256,
+                                fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
+                                errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                  child: Icon(
+                                    Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                                    size: 48,
+                                    color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                  ),
+                                ),
+                              )
+                            : Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                                  size: 48,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
                               ),
-                            ),
-                          )
-                        : Center(
-                            child: Icon(
-                              Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                              size: 48,
-                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                            ),
-                          ),
+                      ),
+                      // Provider icon overlay
+                      if (playlist.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                        ProviderIconOverlay(
+                          domain: playlist.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                        ),
+                    ],
                   ),
                 ),
               ),
@@ -4302,21 +4439,8 @@ class _NewLibraryScreenState extends State<NewLibraryScreen>
       );
     }
 
-    // Build items list based on current sort order for accurate letter display
-    final List<String> trackSortKeys;
-    switch (_tracksSortOrder) {
-      case 'artist':
-      case 'artist_name':
-        trackSortKeys = displayTracks.map((t) => t.artistsString).toList();
-        break;
-      case 'album':
-        trackSortKeys = displayTracks.map((t) => t.album?.name ?? t.name).toList();
-        break;
-      default:
-        // For name, duration, timestamp, etc. - use track name for letter scrollbar
-        trackSortKeys = displayTracks.map((t) => t.name).toList();
-        break;
-    }
+    // PERF: Use cached track sort keys - only recompute when data or sort order changes
+    final trackSortKeys = _getTrackSortKeys(displayTracks);
 
     return RefreshIndicator(
       color: colorScheme.primary,

lib/screens/playlist_details_screen.dart

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../services/recently_played_service.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
-import '../widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart';
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import '../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../theme/design_tokens.dart';
 
@@ -378,20 +378,13 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> with Sing
   void _showPlayOnMenu(BuildContext context) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
         await maProvider.playTracks(player.playerId, _tracks);
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   void _addPlaylistToQueue() {
@@ -552,20 +545,13 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> with Sing
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
     final track = _tracks[trackIndex];
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForRadio,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
         await maProvider.playRadio(player.playerId, track);
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   void _showError(String message) {
@@ -706,30 +692,44 @@ class _PlaylistDetailsScreenState extends State<PlaylistDetailsScreen> with Sing
                               tag: HeroTags.playlistCover + (widget.playlist.uri ?? widget.playlist.itemId) + _heroTagSuffix,
                               child: ClipRRect(
                                 borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
-                                child: Container(
+                                child: SizedBox(
                                   width: coverSize,
                                   height: coverSize,
-                                  color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-                                  child: imageUrl != null
-                                      ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                                          imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                                          fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                                          memCacheWidth: 256,
-                                          memCacheHeight: 256,
-                                          fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                          fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                          placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
-                                          errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
-                                            Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                                            size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                            color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                          ),
-                                        )
-                                      : Icon(
-                                          Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                                          size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                  child: Stack(
+                                    fit: StackFit.expand,
+                                    children: [
+                                      Container(
+                                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                                        child: imageUrl != null
+                                            ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                                imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                                fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                                memCacheWidth: 256,
+                                                memCacheHeight: 256,
+                                                fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                                fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                                placeholder: (_, __) => const SizedBox(),
+                                                errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Icon(
+                                                  Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                                                  size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                                ),
+                                              )
+                                            : Icon(
+                                                Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                                                size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                              ),
+                                      ),
+                                      // Provider icon overlay
+                                      if (widget.playlist.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                                        ProviderIconOverlay(
+                                          domain: widget.playlist.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                                          size: 24,
+                                          margin: 8,
                                         ),
+                                    ],
+                                  ),
                                 ),
                               ),
                             ),

lib/screens/podcast_detail_screen.dart

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import 'package:material_design_icons_flutter/material_design_icons_flutter.dart
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
-import '../widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart';
+import '../widgets/provider_icon.dart';
 import '../theme/palette_helper.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
@@ -308,22 +308,15 @@ class _PodcastDetailScreenState extends State<PodcastDetailScreen> {
   void _showPlayOnMenu(BuildContext context, MediaItem episode) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForEpisode,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
         // Set podcast context before playing so player UI shows correct podcast name
         maProvider.setCurrentPodcastName(widget.podcast.name);
         await maProvider.api?.playPodcastEpisode(player.playerId, episode);
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   String _formatDuration(Duration? duration) {
@@ -486,41 +479,55 @@ class _PodcastDetailScreenState extends State<PodcastDetailScreen> {
                           // Match audiobook pattern: ClipRRect + CachedNetworkImage for smooth hero
                           child: ClipRRect(
                             borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(16),
-                            child: Container(
+                            child: SizedBox(
                               width: coverSize,
                               height: coverSize,
-                              color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-                              child: imageUrl != null
-                                  ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                                      imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                                      fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                                      // Match source memCacheWidth for smooth Hero animation
-                                      memCacheWidth: 256,
-                                      memCacheHeight: 256,
-                                      fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                      fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                                      placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
-                                        child: Icon(
-                                          MdiIcons.podcast,
-                                          size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                        ),
-                                      ),
-                                      errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
-                                        child: Icon(
-                                          MdiIcons.podcast,
-                                          size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                          color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                        ),
-                                      ),
-                                    )
-                                  : Center(
-                                      child: Icon(
-                                        MdiIcons.podcast,
-                                        size: coverSize * 0.43,
-                                        color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                                      ),
+                              child: Stack(
+                                fit: StackFit.expand,
+                                children: [
+                                  Container(
+                                    color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                                    child: imageUrl != null
+                                        ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                            imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                            fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                            // Match source memCacheWidth for smooth Hero animation
+                                            memCacheWidth: 256,
+                                            memCacheHeight: 256,
+                                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                            placeholder: (_, __) => Center(
+                                              child: Icon(
+                                                MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                                size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                              ),
+                                            ),
+                                            errorWidget: (_, __, ___) => Center(
+                                              child: Icon(
+                                                MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                                size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                              ),
+                                            ),
+                                          )
+                                        : Center(
+                                            child: Icon(
+                                              MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                              size: coverSize * 0.43,
+                                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                            ),
+                                          ),
+                                  ),
+                                  // Provider icon overlay
+                                  if (widget.podcast.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                                    ProviderIconOverlay(
+                                      domain: widget.podcast.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                                      size: 24,
+                                      margin: 8,
                                     ),
+                                ],
+                              ),
                             ),
                           ),
                         ),

lib/screens/search_screen.dart

@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../services/database_service.dart';
 import '../widgets/global_player_overlay.dart';
-import '../widgets/player_picker_sheet.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/empty_state.dart';
 import '../widgets/common/disconnected_state.dart';
 import '../widgets/artist_avatar.dart';
@@ -2473,13 +2472,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   void _showRadioOnMenu(Track track) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForRadio,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         try {
           maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
@@ -2500,9 +2494,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           }
         }
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   /// Add track to queue on current player (1 tap)
@@ -2943,13 +2935,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   void _showAlbumPlayOnMenu(Album album) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToPlayAlbum,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         try {
           maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
@@ -2970,9 +2957,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           }
         }
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   /// Add album to queue
@@ -3122,13 +3107,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   void _showPlaylistPlayOnMenu(Playlist playlist) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToPlayPlaylist,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         try {
           maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
@@ -3149,9 +3129,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           }
         }
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   /// Play audiobook on current player
@@ -3189,13 +3167,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   void _showAudiobookPlayOnMenu(Audiobook audiobook) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForAudiobook,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         try {
           maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
@@ -3216,9 +3189,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           }
         }
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   /// Toggle audiobook favorite status
@@ -3306,13 +3277,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   void _showRadioPlayOnMenu(MediaItem radio) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerForRadio,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         try {
           maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
@@ -3333,9 +3299,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           }
         }
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   /// Play podcast (navigate to detail screen where episodes can be played)
@@ -3363,13 +3327,8 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
   void _showPodcastPlayOnMenu(MediaItem podcast) {
     final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
 
-    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-
-    showPlayerPickerSheet(
-      context: context,
-      title: S.of(context)!.playOn,
-      players: maProvider.availablePlayers,
-      selectedPlayer: maProvider.selectedPlayer,
+    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: S.of(context)!.selectPlayerToPlay,
       onPlayerSelected: (player) async {
         // Select the player, then navigate to podcast detail
         maProvider.selectPlayer(player);
@@ -3389,9 +3348,7 @@ class SearchScreenState extends State<SearchScreen> {
           );
         }
       },
-    ).whenComplete(() {
-      GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-    });
+    );
   }
 
   String _formatDuration(Duration duration) {

lib/screens/settings_screen.dart

@@ -41,9 +41,12 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
   // Player settings
   bool _preferLocalPlayer = false;
   bool _smartSortPlayers = false;
+  bool _disableAutoSwitch = false;
   bool _volumePrecisionMode = true;
   // Hint settings
   bool _showHints = true;
+  // Display settings
+  bool _showProviderIcons = true;
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -84,11 +87,15 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
     // Load player settings
     final preferLocal = await SettingsService.getPreferLocalPlayer();
     final smartSort = await SettingsService.getSmartSortPlayers();
+    final disableAutoSwitch = await SettingsService.getDisableAutoSwitch();
     final volumePrecision = await SettingsService.getVolumePrecisionMode();
 
     // Load hint settings
     final showHints = await SettingsService.getShowHints();
 
+    // Load display settings
+    final showProviderIcons = await SettingsService.getShowProviderIcons();
+
     if (mounted) {
       setState(() {
         _showRecentAlbums = showRecent;
@@ -106,8 +113,10 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
         _homeRowOrder = rowOrder;
         _preferLocalPlayer = preferLocal;
         _smartSortPlayers = smartSort;
+        _disableAutoSwitch = disableAutoSwitch;
         _volumePrecisionMode = volumePrecision;
         _showHints = showHints;
+        _showProviderIcons = showProviderIcons;
       });
     }
   }
@@ -746,6 +755,31 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
               ),
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 8),
+            Container(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+              ),
+              child: SwitchListTile(
+                title: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.disableAutoSwitch,
+                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
+                ),
+                subtitle: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.disableAutoSwitchDescription,
+                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6), fontSize: 12),
+                ),
+                value: _disableAutoSwitch,
+                onChanged: (value) {
+                  setState(() => _disableAutoSwitch = value);
+                  SettingsService.setDisableAutoSwitch(value);
+                },
+                activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
+                contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+              ),
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 8),
             Container(
               padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
               decoration: BoxDecoration(
@@ -811,6 +845,45 @@ class _SettingsScreenState extends State<SettingsScreen> {
               ),
             ),
 
+            const SizedBox(height: 24),
+
+            // Display section
+            Text(
+              S.of(context)!.display,
+              style: textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onBackground,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
+              ),
+            ),
+            const SizedBox(height: 16),
+
+            Container(
+              padding: const EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 16, vertical: 8),
+              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant.withOpacity(0.3),
+                borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12),
+              ),
+              child: SwitchListTile(
+                title: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.showProviderIcons,
+                  style: TextStyle(color: colorScheme.onSurface),
+                ),
+                subtitle: Text(
+                  S.of(context)!.showProviderIconsDescription,
+                  style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+                    color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.6),
+                  ),
+                ),
+                value: _showProviderIcons,
+                onChanged: (value) {
+                  setState(() => _showProviderIcons = value);
+                  SettingsService.setShowProviderIcons(value);
+                },
+                activeColor: colorScheme.primary,
+                contentPadding: EdgeInsets.zero,
+              ),
+            ),
+
             const SizedBox(height: 32),
 
             // Home Screen section

lib/services/database_service.dart

@@ -193,6 +193,13 @@ class DatabaseService {
     return db.markItemsDeleted(itemType, [itemId]);
   }
 
+  /// Batch cache multiple items efficiently
+  /// Uses drift's batch API for much better performance on large datasets.
+  /// Items are automatically chunked into batches of 500.
+  Future<void> batchCacheItems(List<BatchCacheItem> items) {
+    return db.batchCacheItems(items);
+  }
+
   // ============================================
   // Player Cache Convenience Methods
   // ============================================

lib/services/metadata_service.dart

@@ -2,14 +2,19 @@ import 'dart:convert';
 import 'package:http/http.dart' as http;
 import 'debug_logger.dart';
 import 'settings_service.dart';
+import '../utils/lru_cache.dart';
 
 class MetadataService {
   static final _logger = DebugLogger();
-  // Cache to avoid repeated API calls for the same artist/album
-  static final Map<String, String> _cache = {};
 
-  // Cache for artist images
-  static final Map<String, String?> _artistImageCache = {};
+  // LRU caches to avoid repeated API calls and prevent unbounded memory growth
+  // Using NullableLruCache for caches that store null values (failed lookups)
+
+  /// Cache for artist/album descriptions (100 entries)
+  static final LruCache<String, String> _descriptionCache = LruCache(maxSize: 100);
+
+  /// Cache for artist images - includes null entries for failed lookups (200 entries)
+  static final NullableLruCache<String, String> _artistImageCache = NullableLruCache(maxSize: 200);
 
   /// Fetches artist biography/description with fallback chain:
   /// 1. Music Assistant metadata (passed in)
@@ -34,8 +39,8 @@ class MetadataService {
 
     // Check cache
     final cacheKey = 'artist:$artistName';
-    if (_cache.containsKey(cacheKey)) {
-      return _cache[cacheKey];
+    if (_descriptionCache.containsKey(cacheKey)) {
+      return _descriptionCache[cacheKey];
     }
 
     // Try Last.fm API
@@ -43,7 +48,7 @@ class MetadataService {
     if (lastFmKey != null && lastFmKey.isNotEmpty) {
       final lastFmDesc = await _fetchFromLastFm(artistName, null, lastFmKey);
       if (lastFmDesc != null) {
-        _cache[cacheKey] = lastFmDesc;
+        _descriptionCache[cacheKey] = lastFmDesc;
         return lastFmDesc;
       }
     }
@@ -53,7 +58,7 @@ class MetadataService {
     if (audioDbKey != null && audioDbKey.isNotEmpty) {
       final audioDbDesc = await _fetchFromTheAudioDb(artistName, audioDbKey);
       if (audioDbDesc != null) {
-        _cache[cacheKey] = audioDbDesc;
+        _descriptionCache[cacheKey] = audioDbDesc;
         return audioDbDesc;
       }
     }
@@ -83,8 +88,8 @@ class MetadataService {
 
     // Check cache
     final cacheKey = 'album:$artistName:$albumName';
-    if (_cache.containsKey(cacheKey)) {
-      return _cache[cacheKey];
+    if (_descriptionCache.containsKey(cacheKey)) {
+      return _descriptionCache[cacheKey];
     }
 
     // Try Last.fm API (TheAudioDB doesn't have good album info)
@@ -92,7 +97,7 @@ class MetadataService {
     if (lastFmKey != null && lastFmKey.isNotEmpty) {
       final lastFmDesc = await _fetchFromLastFm(artistName, albumName, lastFmKey);
       if (lastFmDesc != null) {
-        _cache[cacheKey] = lastFmDesc;
+        _descriptionCache[cacheKey] = lastFmDesc;
         return lastFmDesc;
       }
     }
@@ -251,11 +256,11 @@ class MetadataService {
     return null;
   }
 
-  // Cache for album images
-  static final Map<String, String?> _albumImageCache = {};
+  /// Cache for album images - includes null entries for failed lookups (200 entries)
+  static final NullableLruCache<String, String> _albumImageCache = NullableLruCache(maxSize: 200);
 
-  // Cache for author images (audiobooks)
-  static final Map<String, String?> _authorImageCache = {};
+  /// Cache for author images (audiobooks) - includes null entries for failed lookups (100 entries)
+  static final NullableLruCache<String, String> _authorImageCache = NullableLruCache(maxSize: 100);
 
   /// Fetches album cover URL from Deezer (free, no API key required)
   /// Returns the image URL if found, null otherwise
@@ -740,11 +745,90 @@ class MetadataService {
     return null;
   }
 
-  /// Clears the metadata cache
+  /// Cache for lyrics - uses bounded Map with manual size limiting (500 entries max)
+  /// Stores (plainLyrics, syncedLyrics) tuples or null for failed lookups
+  static final Map<String, (String?, String?)?> _lyricsCache = {};
+  static const int _lyricsCacheMaxSize = 500;
+
+  /// Fetches lyrics from LRCLIB (free, no API key required)
+  /// Returns a tuple of (plainLyrics, syncedLyrics) or null if not found
+  /// LRCLIB provides both synced (LRC format) and plain lyrics
+  static Future<(String?, String?)?> getTrackLyrics({
+    required String trackName,
+    required String artistName,
+    String? albumName,
+    int? durationSeconds,
+  }) async {
+    // Build cache key
+    final cacheKey = 'lyrics:$artistName:$trackName';
+    if (_lyricsCache.containsKey(cacheKey)) {
+      return _lyricsCache[cacheKey];
+    }
+
+    // Try LRCLIB API
+    try {
+      final params = <String, String>{
+        'track_name': trackName,
+        'artist_name': artistName,
+      };
+      if (albumName != null && albumName.isNotEmpty) {
+        params['album_name'] = albumName;
+      }
+      if (durationSeconds != null && durationSeconds > 0) {
+        params['duration'] = durationSeconds.toString();
+      }
+
+      final uri = Uri.https('lrclib.net', '/api/get', params);
+      _logger.log('🎤 Fetching lyrics from LRCLIB: $trackName by $artistName');
+
+      final response = await http.get(
+        uri,
+        headers: {
+          'User-Agent': 'Ensemble Music Player (https://github.com/ensemble-app)',
+        },
+      ).timeout(const Duration(seconds: 5));
+
+      if (response.statusCode == 200) {
+        final data = json.decode(response.body);
+        final plainLyrics = data['plainLyrics'] as String?;
+        final syncedLyrics = data['syncedLyrics'] as String?;
+
+        if ((plainLyrics != null && plainLyrics.isNotEmpty) ||
+            (syncedLyrics != null && syncedLyrics.isNotEmpty)) {
+          _logger.log('🎤 LRCLIB found lyrics: plain=${plainLyrics?.length ?? 0} chars, synced=${syncedLyrics?.length ?? 0} chars');
+          final result = (plainLyrics, syncedLyrics);
+          _evictLyricsCacheIfNeeded();
+          _lyricsCache[cacheKey] = result;
+          return result;
+        }
+      } else if (response.statusCode == 404) {
+        _logger.log('🎤 LRCLIB: No lyrics found for $trackName');
+      } else {
+        _logger.log('🎤 LRCLIB error: ${response.statusCode}');
+      }
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.warning('LRCLIB API error: $e', context: 'Metadata');
+    }
+
+    // Cache the null result to avoid repeated failed lookups
+    _evictLyricsCacheIfNeeded();
+    _lyricsCache[cacheKey] = null;
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  /// Evict oldest entries from lyrics cache if over max size
+  static void _evictLyricsCacheIfNeeded() {
+    while (_lyricsCache.length >= _lyricsCacheMaxSize) {
+      _lyricsCache.remove(_lyricsCache.keys.first);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /// Clears all metadata caches
   static void clearCache() {
-    _cache.clear();
+    _descriptionCache.clear();
     _artistImageCache.clear();
     _albumImageCache.clear();
     _authorImageCache.clear();
+    _lyricsCache.clear();
   }
 }

lib/services/music_assistant_api.dart

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import '../constants/timings.dart' show Timings, LibraryConstants;
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import '../models/player.dart';
 import '../models/provider_instance.dart';
+import '../models/provider_manifest.dart';
 import 'debug_logger.dart';
 import 'settings_service.dart';
 import 'device_id_service.dart';
@@ -60,6 +61,10 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
   int? get schemaVersion => _schemaVersion;
   Map<String, dynamic>? get serverInfo => _serverInfo;
 
+  // Provider manifests (contains icons)
+  final Map<String, ProviderManifest> _providerManifests = {};
+  Map<String, ProviderManifest> get providerManifests => _providerManifests;
+
   MusicAssistantAPI(this.serverUrl, this.authManager);
 
   // Guard to prevent multiple simultaneous connection attempts
@@ -80,13 +85,15 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
       return;
     }
 
-    // If connection is in progress, wait for it instead of starting another
+    // Atomic check-and-set: create new completer first, then check if one exists
+    // This ensures no async operations happen between check and set
+    final newCompleter = Completer<void>();
     if (_connectionInProgress != null && !_connectionInProgress!.isCompleted) {
       _logger.log('Connection already in progress, waiting...');
       return _connectionInProgress!.future;
     }
-
-    _connectionInProgress = Completer<void>();
+    // Set immediately before any async operations to close the race window
+    _connectionInProgress = newCompleter;
 
     try {
       _updateConnectionState(MAConnectionState.connecting);
@@ -345,6 +352,14 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
       }
     }
 
+    // Prevent memory leaks by limiting pending requests
+    if (_pendingRequests.length >= NetworkConstants.maxPendingRequests) {
+      throw Exception(
+        'Too many pending requests (${_pendingRequests.length}). '
+        'Please wait for existing requests to complete.',
+      );
+    }
+
     final messageId = _uuid.v4();
     final completer = Completer<Map<String, dynamic>>();
     _pendingRequests[messageId] = completer;
@@ -811,10 +826,11 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
 
       // Only call library_items API if:
       // 1. No ABS libraries configured (traditional mode), OR
-      // 2. We have non-ABS providers to query
+      // 2. We have specific non-ABS providers to query
+      // NOTE: Do NOT call when ABS filtering is active but no non-ABS providers exist,
+      // as library_items API would return all audiobooks bypassing the library filter
       final shouldFetchFromApi = enabledLibraries == null ||
                                   enabledLibraries.isEmpty ||
-                                  (nonAbsProviders == null && absProviderIds.isNotEmpty) ||
                                   (nonAbsProviders != null && nonAbsProviders.isNotEmpty);
 
       if (shouldFetchFromApi) {
@@ -1084,6 +1100,51 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  /// Get lyrics for a track
+  /// Returns the lyrics text if available, null otherwise
+  /// Uses the dedicated metadata/get_track_lyrics endpoint
+  Future<String?> getTrackLyrics(Map<String, dynamic> track) async {
+    try {
+      _logger.log('🎤 Getting lyrics for track: ${track['name']}');
+
+      // Use the dedicated lyrics endpoint
+      final response = await _sendCommand(
+        'metadata/get_track_lyrics',
+        args: {
+          'track': track,
+        },
+      );
+
+      if (response.containsKey('error_code')) {
+        _logger.log('🎤 Error getting lyrics: ${response['error_code']}');
+        return null;
+      }
+
+      // Result is a tuple: [plain_lyrics, synced_lyrics]
+      // We prefer synced lyrics if available, otherwise plain
+      final result = response['result'];
+      if (result is List && result.length >= 2) {
+        final plainLyrics = result[0] as String?;
+        final syncedLyrics = result[1] as String?;
+
+        if (syncedLyrics != null && syncedLyrics.isNotEmpty) {
+          _logger.log('🎤 Found synced lyrics: ${syncedLyrics.length} chars');
+          return syncedLyrics;
+        }
+        if (plainLyrics != null && plainLyrics.isNotEmpty) {
+          _logger.log('🎤 Found plain lyrics: ${plainLyrics.length} chars');
+          return plainLyrics;
+        }
+      }
+
+      _logger.log('🎤 No lyrics found in result: $result');
+      return null;
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('🎤 Error getting lyrics: $e');
+      return null;
+    }
+  }
+
   /// Browse Music Assistant content by path
   /// Returns a list of browse items (folders or media items)
   Future<List<dynamic>> browse(String? path) async {
@@ -3367,10 +3428,22 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     try {
       _logger.log('📥 Fetching initial state...');
 
-      // Fetch provider manifests (available providers)
+      // Fetch provider manifests (available providers with icons)
       try {
-        await _sendCommand('providers/manifests');
-        _logger.log('✓ Provider manifests loaded');
+        final manifestResponse = await _sendCommand('providers/manifests');
+        final manifests = manifestResponse['result'];
+        if (manifests is List) {
+          _providerManifests.clear();
+          for (final manifestData in manifests) {
+            if (manifestData is Map<String, dynamic>) {
+              final manifest = ProviderManifest.fromJson(manifestData);
+              if (manifest.domain.isNotEmpty) {
+                _providerManifests[manifest.domain] = manifest;
+              }
+            }
+          }
+          _logger.log('✓ Provider manifests loaded: ${_providerManifests.length} providers with ${_providerManifests.values.where((m) => m.hasSvgIcon).length} icons');
+        }
       } catch (e) {
         _logger.log('⚠️ Could not load provider manifests: $e');
       }
@@ -3415,6 +3488,18 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
     }
   }
 
+  /// Get provider manifest by domain
+  ProviderManifest? getProviderManifest(String domain) {
+    return _providerManifests[domain];
+  }
+
+  /// Get SVG icon for a provider domain
+  /// Returns null if no icon is available
+  String? getProviderIconSvg(String domain, {bool isDark = false}) {
+    final manifest = _providerManifests[domain];
+    return manifest?.getSvgIcon(isDark: isDark);
+  }
+
   /// Get current authenticated user's profile
   /// Returns user info including display_name, username, groups, etc.
   Future<Map<String, dynamic>?> getCurrentUserInfo() async {
@@ -3550,6 +3635,9 @@ class MusicAssistantAPI {
       return;
     }
 
+    // Cancel all pending requests before reconnecting to prevent memory leaks
+    _cancelPendingRequests('Connection lost, reconnecting');
+
     await Future.delayed(Timings.reconnectDelay);
 
     // Check again after delay

lib/services/position_tracker.dart

@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ class PositionTracker {
     Duration? duration,
     double? serverTimestamp,
   }) {
+    _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker.updateFromServer: pos=${position.toStringAsFixed(1)}s, isPlaying=$isPlaying, playerId=$playerId');
     final bool playerChanged = _playerId != playerId;
     final bool playStateChanged = _isPlaying != isPlaying;
     final bool durationChanged = duration != null && _duration != duration;
@@ -155,17 +156,34 @@ class PositionTracker {
     // 3. Position jumped significantly (seek or track change) - BUT NOT if it's a suspicious reset
     //    AND NOT if the timestamp is stale (stale data shouldn't override interpolated position)
     // 4. We're not playing (paused state should reflect server position)
+    // 5. Anchor is getting stale (> 20 seconds old) - prevents position freezing at _maxAnchorAge cap
     //
     // Key insight: When timestamp is stale, the raw position from server is likely outdated.
     // Our interpolated position is probably more accurate, so don't let stale data override it.
+    // HOWEVER, if our anchor itself is getting old, we need to refresh it to prevent freezing.
+    final anchorAge = DateTime.now().difference(_anchorTime);
+    final anchorIsGettingStale = anchorAge.inSeconds > 20;
+    // When anchor is stale, always refresh it - the suspicious reset check should
+    // only prevent us from trusting the SERVER's position, not from refreshing
+    // our own interpolated anchor. The newAnchorPos logic below handles using
+    // interpolated position for stale anchors with suspicious server data.
     final shouldUpdateAnchor = playerChanged
         || playStateChanged
         || (positionDiff > 2 && !isSuspiciousReset && !hasStaleTimestamp)
-        || !isPlaying;
+        || !isPlaying
+        || anchorIsGettingStale;
 
     if (shouldUpdateAnchor) {
-      _anchorPosition = anchorPos;
+      // When refreshing due to stale anchor (not player/state change), use interpolated position
+      // to avoid backward jumps from outdated server data
+      final newAnchorPos = anchorIsGettingStale && !playerChanged && !playStateChanged && isPlaying
+          ? currentInterpolated  // Keep our interpolated position, just refresh the anchor time
+          : anchorPos;           // Use server position for other cases
+      _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker: Anchor updated ${_anchorPosition.toStringAsFixed(1)}s -> ${newAnchorPos.toStringAsFixed(1)}s (playerChanged=$playerChanged, playStateChanged=$playStateChanged, positionDiff=${positionDiff.toStringAsFixed(1)}, suspiciousReset=$isSuspiciousReset, anchorStale=$anchorIsGettingStale)');
+      _anchorPosition = newAnchorPos;
       _anchorTime = DateTime.now();
+    } else if (positionDiff > 2) {
+      _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker: Anchor NOT updated (suspiciousReset=$isSuspiciousReset, staleTimestamp=$hasStaleTimestamp, interpolated=${currentInterpolated.toStringAsFixed(1)}s)');
     }
 
     _isPlaying = isPlaying;
@@ -209,6 +227,7 @@ class PositionTracker {
 
   /// Clear tracker state (e.g., when disconnecting)
   void clear() {
+    _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker.clear() called');
     _stopInterpolationTimer();
     _playerId = null;
     _isPlaying = false;
@@ -218,9 +237,20 @@ class PositionTracker {
   }
 
   void _startInterpolationTimer() {
-    if (_interpolationTimer != null) return;
+    if (_interpolationTimer != null) {
+      _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker: Timer already running, skipping start');
+      return;
+    }
 
-    _interpolationTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(milliseconds: 250), (_) {
+    _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker: Starting interpolation timer (anchor=${_anchorPosition.toStringAsFixed(1)}s)');
+    _interpolationTimer = Timer.periodic(const Duration(milliseconds: 250), (timer) {
+      // Log every 4 ticks (1 second) if no emission happened
+      if (timer.tick % 4 == 0) {
+        final pos = currentPosition;
+        if (pos.inSeconds == _lastEmittedSeconds) {
+          _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker: Timer tick ${timer.tick}, pos=${pos.inSeconds}s unchanged');
+        }
+      }
       _emitPosition();
     });
 
@@ -229,6 +259,7 @@ class PositionTracker {
   }
 
   void _stopInterpolationTimer() {
+    _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker: Stopping interpolation timer (was ${_interpolationTimer != null ? "running" : "null"})');
     _interpolationTimer?.cancel();
     _interpolationTimer = null;
   }
@@ -240,6 +271,7 @@ class PositionTracker {
     // Only emit if second changed (reduces unnecessary updates)
     if (seconds != _lastEmittedSeconds) {
       _lastEmittedSeconds = seconds;
+      _logger.log('⏱️ PositionTracker: Emitting position ${seconds}s (anchor=${_anchorPosition.toStringAsFixed(1)}s, playing=$_isPlaying)');
       _positionController.add(pos);
     }
   }

lib/services/settings_service.dart

@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ class SettingsService {
   static const String _keyLastSelectedPlayerId = 'last_selected_player_id';
   static const String _keyPreferLocalPlayer = 'prefer_local_player';
   static const String _keySmartSortPlayers = 'smart_sort_players';
+  static const String _keyDisableAutoSwitch = 'disable_auto_switch';
   static const String _keyShowRecentAlbums = 'show_recent_albums';
   static const String _keyShowDiscoverArtists = 'show_discover_artists';
   static const String _keyShowDiscoverAlbums = 'show_discover_albums';
@@ -167,6 +168,7 @@ class SettingsService {
 
   // Hint System Settings
   static const String _keyShowHints = 'show_hints'; // Master toggle for hints
+  static const String _keyShowProviderIcons = 'show_provider_icons'; // Show provider icons on album art
   static const String _keyHasUsedPlayerReveal = 'has_used_player_reveal'; // Track if user has pulled to reveal players
   static const String _keyHasCompletedOnboarding = 'has_completed_onboarding'; // Track if user has seen welcome screen
 
@@ -360,6 +362,10 @@ class SettingsService {
   static Future<bool> getSmartSortPlayers() => _getBool(_keySmartSortPlayers, defaultValue: false);
   static Future<void> setSmartSortPlayers(bool smartSort) => _setBool(_keySmartSortPlayers, smartSort);
 
+  // Disable Auto-Switch - prevents automatic switching to playing players
+  static Future<bool> getDisableAutoSwitch() => _getBool(_keyDisableAutoSwitch, defaultValue: false);
+  static Future<void> setDisableAutoSwitch(bool disable) => _setBool(_keyDisableAutoSwitch, disable);
+
   // Helper to create player name with possessive apostrophe
   // Automatically detects Phone vs Tablet based on screen size
   static String _makePlayerName(String ownerName) {
@@ -882,6 +888,24 @@ class SettingsService {
     await prefs.setBool(_keyShowHints, show);
   }
 
+  /// Get whether provider icons are shown on album art (default: true)
+  static Future<bool> getShowProviderIcons() async {
+    final prefs = await _getPrefs();
+    return prefs.getBool(_keyShowProviderIcons) ?? true;
+  }
+
+  /// Synchronous getter for provider icons setting (uses cached prefs)
+  /// Returns true if prefs not yet initialized
+  static bool getShowProviderIconsSync() {
+    return _prefsCache?.getBool(_keyShowProviderIcons) ?? true;
+  }
+
+  /// Set whether provider icons are shown on album art
+  static Future<void> setShowProviderIcons(bool show) async {
+    final prefs = await _getPrefs();
+    await prefs.setBool(_keyShowProviderIcons, show);
+  }
+
   /// Check if user has ever used the player reveal gesture
   static Future<bool> getHasUsedPlayerReveal() async {
     final prefs = await _getPrefs();

lib/services/sync_service.dart

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import 'dart:async';
 import 'dart:convert';
 import 'package:flutter/foundation.dart';
+import '../database/database.dart' show BatchCacheItem;
 import '../models/media_item.dart';
 import 'database_service.dart';
 import 'debug_logger.dart';
@@ -391,114 +392,84 @@ class SyncService with ChangeNotifier {
     }
   }
 
-  /// Save albums to database cache with source provider tracking
+  /// Save albums to database cache with source provider tracking (batched)
   Future<void> _saveAlbumsToCache(List<Album> albums, Map<String, List<String>> sourceProviders) async {
+    final batchItems = <BatchCacheItem>[];
     for (final album in albums) {
-      try {
-        final providers = sourceProviders[album.itemId];
-        // Save with first source provider (merging happens in DB layer)
-        for (final provider in providers ?? <String>[]) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'album',
-            itemId: album.itemId,
-            data: album.toJson(),
-            sourceProvider: provider,
-          );
-        }
-        // If no source providers, still cache the item
-        if (providers == null || providers.isEmpty) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'album',
-            itemId: album.itemId,
-            data: album.toJson(),
-          );
-        }
-      } catch (e) {
-        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache album ${album.name}: $e');
-      }
+      final providers = sourceProviders[album.itemId] ?? <String>[];
+      batchItems.add(BatchCacheItem(
+        itemType: 'album',
+        itemId: album.itemId,
+        data: jsonEncode(album.toJson()),
+        sourceProviders: providers,
+      ));
+    }
+    try {
+      await _db.batchCacheItems(batchItems);
+      _logger.log('💾 Batch saved ${albums.length} albums to cache');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to batch cache albums: $e');
     }
-    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${albums.length} albums to cache');
   }
 
-  /// Save artists to database cache with source provider tracking
+  /// Save artists to database cache with source provider tracking (batched)
   Future<void> _saveArtistsToCache(List<Artist> artists, Map<String, List<String>> sourceProviders) async {
+    final batchItems = <BatchCacheItem>[];
     for (final artist in artists) {
-      try {
-        final providers = sourceProviders[artist.itemId];
-        for (final provider in providers ?? <String>[]) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'artist',
-            itemId: artist.itemId,
-            data: artist.toJson(),
-            sourceProvider: provider,
-          );
-        }
-        if (providers == null || providers.isEmpty) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'artist',
-            itemId: artist.itemId,
-            data: artist.toJson(),
-          );
-        }
-      } catch (e) {
-        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache artist ${artist.name}: $e');
-      }
+      final providers = sourceProviders[artist.itemId] ?? <String>[];
+      batchItems.add(BatchCacheItem(
+        itemType: 'artist',
+        itemId: artist.itemId,
+        data: jsonEncode(artist.toJson()),
+        sourceProviders: providers,
+      ));
+    }
+    try {
+      await _db.batchCacheItems(batchItems);
+      _logger.log('💾 Batch saved ${artists.length} artists to cache');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to batch cache artists: $e');
     }
-    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${artists.length} artists to cache');
   }
 
-  /// Save audiobooks to database cache with source provider tracking
+  /// Save audiobooks to database cache with source provider tracking (batched)
   Future<void> _saveAudiobooksToCache(List<Audiobook> audiobooks, Map<String, List<String>> sourceProviders) async {
+    final batchItems = <BatchCacheItem>[];
     for (final audiobook in audiobooks) {
-      try {
-        final providers = sourceProviders[audiobook.itemId];
-        for (final provider in providers ?? <String>[]) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'audiobook',
-            itemId: audiobook.itemId,
-            data: audiobook.toJson(),
-            sourceProvider: provider,
-          );
-        }
-        if (providers == null || providers.isEmpty) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'audiobook',
-            itemId: audiobook.itemId,
-            data: audiobook.toJson(),
-          );
-        }
-      } catch (e) {
-        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache audiobook ${audiobook.name}: $e');
-      }
+      final providers = sourceProviders[audiobook.itemId] ?? <String>[];
+      batchItems.add(BatchCacheItem(
+        itemType: 'audiobook',
+        itemId: audiobook.itemId,
+        data: jsonEncode(audiobook.toJson()),
+        sourceProviders: providers,
+      ));
+    }
+    try {
+      await _db.batchCacheItems(batchItems);
+      _logger.log('💾 Batch saved ${audiobooks.length} audiobooks to cache');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to batch cache audiobooks: $e');
     }
-    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${audiobooks.length} audiobooks to cache');
   }
 
-  /// Save playlists to database cache with source provider tracking
+  /// Save playlists to database cache with source provider tracking (batched)
   Future<void> _savePlaylistsToCache(List<Playlist> playlists, Map<String, List<String>> sourceProviders) async {
+    final batchItems = <BatchCacheItem>[];
     for (final playlist in playlists) {
-      try {
-        final providers = sourceProviders[playlist.itemId];
-        for (final provider in providers ?? <String>[]) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'playlist',
-            itemId: playlist.itemId,
-            data: playlist.toJson(),
-            sourceProvider: provider,
-          );
-        }
-        if (providers == null || providers.isEmpty) {
-          await _db.cacheItem(
-            itemType: 'playlist',
-            itemId: playlist.itemId,
-            data: playlist.toJson(),
-          );
-        }
-      } catch (e) {
-        _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to cache playlist ${playlist.name}: $e');
-      }
+      final providers = sourceProviders[playlist.itemId] ?? <String>[];
+      batchItems.add(BatchCacheItem(
+        itemType: 'playlist',
+        itemId: playlist.itemId,
+        data: jsonEncode(playlist.toJson()),
+        sourceProviders: providers,
+      ));
+    }
+    try {
+      await _db.batchCacheItems(batchItems);
+      _logger.log('💾 Batch saved ${playlists.length} playlists to cache');
+    } catch (e) {
+      _logger.log('⚠️ Failed to batch cache playlists: $e');
     }
-    _logger.log('💾 Saved ${playlists.length} playlists to cache');
   }
 
   /// Force a fresh sync (for pull-to-refresh)

lib/theme/design_tokens.dart

@@ -129,13 +129,31 @@ class Durations {
 class ButtonSizes {
   ButtonSizes._();
 
-  // Touch target sizes (Material Design minimum: 48x48)
+  // Touch target sizes
+  // WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires minimum 44x44, Level AAA requires 48x48
+  // Material Design recommends 48x48 minimum
+  // WARNING: sm and md are below WCAG minimum - use only for non-interactive elements
+
+  /// 32x32 - NOT WCAG compliant, use only for decorative/non-interactive elements
+  @Deprecated('Use xl (48x48) for touch targets to meet WCAG accessibility guidelines')
   static const double sm = 32.0;
+
+  /// 36x36 - NOT WCAG compliant, use only for dense layouts where space is critical
+  @Deprecated('Use xl (48x48) for touch targets to meet WCAG accessibility guidelines')
   static const double md = 36.0;
+
+  /// 44x44 - Meets WCAG Level AA minimum
   static const double lg = 44.0;
+
+  /// 48x48 - Meets WCAG Level AAA and Material Design recommended minimum
   static const double xl = 48.0;
+
+  /// 56x56 - Comfortable touch target for primary actions
   static const double xxl = 56.0;
 
+  /// Minimum WCAG-compliant touch target size (48x48)
+  static const double minAccessible = 48.0;
+
   // Icon sizes within buttons
   static const double iconSm = 16.0;
   static const double iconMd = 18.0;

lib/utils/duration_formatter.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+/// Extension methods for formatting Duration values.
+///
+/// Provides consistent duration formatting across the codebase,
+/// replacing duplicate _formatDuration() implementations.
+extension DurationFormatter on Duration {
+  /// Format duration as "H:MM:SS" or "M:SS" depending on length.
+  ///
+  /// Examples:
+  /// - 45 seconds -> "0:45"
+  /// - 3 minutes, 45 seconds -> "3:45"
+  /// - 1 hour, 3 minutes, 45 seconds -> "1:03:45"
+  String toFormattedString() {
+    final hours = inHours;
+    final minutes = inMinutes % 60;
+    final seconds = inSeconds % 60;
+
+    if (hours > 0) {
+      return '$hours:${minutes.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}:${seconds.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
+    }
+    return '$minutes:${seconds.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
+  }
+
+  /// Format duration as "M:SS" (no hours, minutes not padded).
+  ///
+  /// Use this for shorter content like songs where hours are unlikely.
+  String toMinutesSeconds() {
+    final totalSeconds = inSeconds;
+    final minutes = totalSeconds ~/ 60;
+    final seconds = totalSeconds % 60;
+    return '$minutes:${seconds.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
+  }
+}
+
+/// Format an integer number of seconds as "H:MM:SS" or "M:SS".
+///
+/// This is a standalone function for cases where you have raw seconds
+/// rather than a Duration object.
+String formatDurationSeconds(int seconds) {
+  return Duration(seconds: seconds).toFormattedString();
+}
+
+/// Format a nullable Duration, returning empty string if null.
+String formatDurationOrEmpty(Duration? duration) {
+  if (duration == null) return '';
+  return duration.toMinutesSeconds();
+}

lib/utils/lru_cache.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+import 'dart:collection';
+
+/// A simple Least Recently Used (LRU) cache implementation.
+///
+/// When the cache reaches its maximum size, the least recently used entries
+/// are automatically evicted to make room for new entries.
+///
+/// Usage:
+/// ```dart
+/// final cache = LruCache<String, String>(maxSize: 100);
+/// cache.put('key', 'value');
+/// final value = cache.get('key');
+/// ```
+class LruCache<K, V> {
+  /// Maximum number of entries to store
+  final int maxSize;
+
+  /// Internal storage using LinkedHashMap for O(1) LRU operations
+  final LinkedHashMap<K, V> _cache = LinkedHashMap<K, V>();
+
+  /// Creates an LRU cache with the specified maximum size.
+  ///
+  /// [maxSize] must be greater than 0.
+  LruCache({required this.maxSize}) : assert(maxSize > 0);
+
+  /// Returns the number of entries currently in the cache.
+  int get length => _cache.length;
+
+  /// Returns true if the cache is empty.
+  bool get isEmpty => _cache.isEmpty;
+
+  /// Returns true if the cache is not empty.
+  bool get isNotEmpty => _cache.isNotEmpty;
+
+  /// Returns true if the cache contains an entry for [key].
+  bool containsKey(K key) => _cache.containsKey(key);
+
+  /// Returns the value for [key], or null if not found.
+  ///
+  /// This operation marks the entry as recently used.
+  V? get(K key) {
+    if (!_cache.containsKey(key)) {
+      return null;
+    }
+    // Move to end (most recently used) by removing and re-adding
+    final value = _cache.remove(key);
+    _cache[key] = value as V;
+    return value;
+  }
+
+  /// Returns the value for [key] without marking it as recently used.
+  ///
+  /// Use this when you need to check a value without affecting LRU order.
+  V? peek(K key) => _cache[key];
+
+  /// Stores [value] for [key] in the cache.
+  ///
+  /// If [key] already exists, the value is updated and marked as recently used.
+  /// If the cache is full, the least recently used entry is evicted.
+  void put(K key, V value) {
+    // If key exists, remove it first (will be re-added at end)
+    if (_cache.containsKey(key)) {
+      _cache.remove(key);
+    } else if (_cache.length >= maxSize) {
+      // Cache is full, remove least recently used (first entry)
+      _cache.remove(_cache.keys.first);
+    }
+    _cache[key] = value;
+  }
+
+  /// Operator access for getting values (same as [get]).
+  V? operator [](K key) => get(key);
+
+  /// Operator access for setting values (same as [put]).
+  void operator []=(K key, V value) => put(key, value);
+
+  /// Removes the entry for [key] if it exists.
+  ///
+  /// Returns the removed value, or null if [key] was not in the cache.
+  V? remove(K key) => _cache.remove(key);
+
+  /// Removes all entries from the cache.
+  void clear() => _cache.clear();
+
+  /// Returns all keys currently in the cache.
+  Iterable<K> get keys => _cache.keys;
+
+  /// Returns all values currently in the cache.
+  Iterable<V> get values => _cache.values;
+
+  /// Returns all entries currently in the cache.
+  Iterable<MapEntry<K, V>> get entries => _cache.entries;
+}
+
+/// An LRU cache that can store null values and distinguish them from missing entries.
+///
+/// Regular LruCache returns null for both missing keys and keys with null values.
+/// This class uses a wrapper to distinguish between the two cases.
+class NullableLruCache<K, V> {
+  final LruCache<K, _CacheEntry<V>> _cache;
+
+  /// Creates a nullable LRU cache with the specified maximum size.
+  NullableLruCache({required int maxSize}) : _cache = LruCache(maxSize: maxSize);
+
+  /// Returns the number of entries currently in the cache.
+  int get length => _cache.length;
+
+  /// Returns true if the cache contains an entry for [key].
+  bool containsKey(K key) => _cache.containsKey(key);
+
+  /// Returns the value for [key], or null if not found.
+  ///
+  /// Note: This will also return null if the cached value is null.
+  /// Use [containsKey] to distinguish between missing and null values.
+  V? get(K key) => _cache.get(key)?.value;
+
+  /// Stores [value] for [key] in the cache.
+  ///
+  /// The value can be null.
+  void put(K key, V? value) => _cache.put(key, _CacheEntry(value));
+
+  /// Operator access for getting values.
+  V? operator [](K key) => get(key);
+
+  /// Operator access for setting values.
+  void operator []=(K key, V? value) => put(key, value);
+
+  /// Removes the entry for [key] if it exists.
+  V? remove(K key) => _cache.remove(key)?.value;
+
+  /// Removes all entries from the cache.
+  void clear() => _cache.clear();
+}
+
+/// Wrapper to store nullable values in the cache
+class _CacheEntry<V> {
+  final V? value;
+  _CacheEntry(this.value);
+}

lib/widgets/album_card.dart

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import '../constants/timings.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../services/metadata_service.dart';
+import 'provider_icon.dart';
 
 class AlbumCard extends StatefulWidget {
   final Album album;
@@ -40,7 +41,8 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
   bool _isNavigating = false;
 
   /// Delay before fetching fallback images to avoid requests during fast scroll
-  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 200);
+  /// PERF: Increased from 200ms to 400ms to reduce network requests during slow scroll
+  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 400);
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -123,8 +125,8 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
           if (_isNavigating) return;
           _isNavigating = true;
 
-          // Update adaptive colors immediately on tap
-          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
+          // PERF: Color extraction deferred to detail screen's initState
+          // to avoid competing with Hero animation for GPU resources
           Navigator.push(
             context,
             FadeSlidePageRoute(
@@ -151,72 +153,71 @@ class _AlbumCardState extends State<AlbumCard> {
                 tag: HeroTags.albumCover + (widget.album.uri ?? widget.album.itemId) + suffix,
                 child: ClipRRect(
                   borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12.0),
-                  child: Container(
-                    color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
-                    child: imageUrl != null
-                        ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                            imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                            fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                            memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
-                            memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
-                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
-                            errorWidget: (context, url, error) {
-                              // Try fallback on error (only for MA URLs, not fallback URLs)
-                              if (!_maImageFailed && url == maImageUrl) {
-                                WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
-                                  _onImageError();
-                                });
-                              }
-                              return Icon(
-                                Icons.album_rounded,
-                                size: 64,
-                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                              );
-                            },
-                          )
-                        : Center(
-                            child: Icon(
-                              Icons.album_rounded,
-                              size: 64,
-                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                            ),
-                          ),
+                  child: Stack(
+                    fit: StackFit.expand,
+                    children: [
+                      Container(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
+                        child: imageUrl != null
+                            ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
+                                memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
+                                fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
+                                errorWidget: (context, url, error) {
+                                  // Try fallback on error (only for MA URLs, not fallback URLs)
+                                  if (!_maImageFailed && url == maImageUrl) {
+                                    WidgetsBinding.instance.addPostFrameCallback((_) {
+                                      _onImageError();
+                                    });
+                                  }
+                                  return Icon(
+                                    Icons.album_rounded,
+                                    size: 64,
+                                    color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                  );
+                                },
+                              )
+                            : Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  Icons.album_rounded,
+                                  size: 64,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
+                              ),
+                      ),
+                      // Provider icon overlay
+                      if (widget.album.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                        ProviderIconOverlay(
+                          domain: widget.album.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                        ),
+                    ],
                   ),
                 ),
               ),
             ),
           const SizedBox(height: 8),
           // Album title with year
-          Hero(
-            tag: HeroTags.albumTitle + (widget.album.uri ?? widget.album.itemId) + suffix,
-            child: Material(
-              color: Colors.transparent,
-              child: Text(
-                widget.album.nameWithYear,
-                maxLines: 1,
-                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
-                  color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-                  fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
-                ),
-              ),
+          // PERF: Removed Hero - text animations provide minimal benefit but add overhead
+          Text(
+            widget.album.nameWithYear,
+            maxLines: 1,
+            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+            style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+              color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+              fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
             ),
           ),
           // Artist name
-          Hero(
-            tag: HeroTags.artistName + (widget.album.uri ?? widget.album.itemId) + suffix,
-            child: Material(
-              color: Colors.transparent,
-              child: Text(
-                widget.album.artistsString,
-                maxLines: 1,
-                overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
-                  color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
-                ),
-              ),
+          Text(
+            widget.album.artistsString,
+            maxLines: 1,
+            overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+            style: textTheme.bodySmall?.copyWith(
+              color: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.7),
             ),
           ),
           ],

lib/widgets/artist_card.dart

@@ -42,7 +42,8 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
   bool _isNavigating = false;
 
   /// Delay before fetching fallback images to avoid requests during fast scroll
-  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 200);
+  /// PERF: Increased from 200ms to 400ms to reduce network requests during slow scroll
+  static const _fallbackDelay = Duration(milliseconds: 400);
 
   @override
   void initState() {
@@ -116,8 +117,8 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
           if (_isNavigating) return;
           _isNavigating = true;
 
-          // Update adaptive colors immediately on tap
-          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
+          // PERF: Color extraction deferred to detail screen's initState
+          // to avoid competing with Hero animation for GPU resources
           Navigator.push(
             context,
             FadeSlidePageRoute(
@@ -186,23 +187,18 @@ class _ArtistCardState extends State<ArtistCard> {
             ),
           const SizedBox(height: 8),
           // Artist name - fixed height container so image size is consistent
+          // PERF: Removed Hero - text animations provide minimal benefit but add overhead
           SizedBox(
             height: 36, // Fixed height for 2 lines of text
-            child: Hero(
-              tag: HeroTags.artistName + (widget.artist.uri ?? widget.artist.itemId) + suffix,
-              child: Material(
-                color: Colors.transparent,
-                child: Text(
-                  widget.artist.name,
-                  maxLines: 2,
-                  overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                  textAlign: TextAlign.center,
-                  style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
-                    color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-                    fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
-                    height: 1.15,
-                  ),
-                ),
+            child: Text(
+              widget.artist.name,
+              maxLines: 2,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              textAlign: TextAlign.center,
+              style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
+                height: 1.15,
               ),
             ),
           ),

lib/widgets/audiobook_row.dart

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ import '../services/debug_logger.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
 import '../screens/audiobook_detail_screen.dart';
 import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
+import 'provider_icon.dart';
 
 class AudiobookRow extends StatefulWidget {
   final String title;
@@ -285,6 +286,11 @@ class _AudiobookCard extends StatelessWidget {
                       ),
                     ),
                   ),
+                // Provider icon overlay
+                if (audiobook.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                  ProviderIconOverlay(
+                    domain: audiobook.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                  ),
               ],
             ),
           ),

lib/widgets/global_player_overlay.dart

@@ -93,8 +93,9 @@ class GlobalPlayerOverlay extends StatefulWidget {
   State<GlobalPlayerOverlay> createState() => _GlobalPlayerOverlayState();
 
   /// Collapse the player if it's expanded
-  static void collapsePlayer() {
-    globalPlayerKey.currentState?.collapse();
+  /// [withHaptic]: Set to false for Android back gesture (system provides haptic)
+  static void collapsePlayer({bool withHaptic = true}) {
+    globalPlayerKey.currentState?.collapse(withHaptic: withHaptic);
   }
 
   /// Force collapse player to mini state, instantly closing queue panel if open.
@@ -164,6 +165,21 @@ class GlobalPlayerOverlay extends StatefulWidget {
   /// Check if the player reveal is currently visible
   static bool get isPlayerRevealVisible =>
       _overlayStateKey.currentState?._isRevealVisible ?? false;
+
+  /// Show player selector for a "Play On" action.
+  /// Instead of the default hints, shows a contextual hint like "Select player to play album".
+  /// When a player is tapped, calls onPlayerSelected instead of switching to that player.
+  static void showPlayerSelectorForAction({
+    required String contextHint,
+    required void Function(dynamic player) onPlayerSelected,
+    IconData? hintIcon,
+  }) {
+    _overlayStateKey.currentState?._showPlayerSelectorForAction(
+      contextHint: contextHint,
+      onPlayerSelected: onPlayerSelected,
+      hintIcon: hintIcon,
+    );
+  }
 }
 
 class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
@@ -208,6 +224,11 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
   // Key for the reveal overlay
   final _revealKey = GlobalKey<PlayerRevealOverlayState>();
 
+  // State for "Play On" action - stored here so it can be passed to PlayerRevealOverlay
+  void Function(dynamic player)? _pendingPlayerAction;
+  String? _pendingContextHint;
+  IconData? _pendingHintIcon;
+
   @override
   void initState() {
     super.initState();
@@ -394,6 +415,7 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
   void _hidePlayerReveal() {
     if (!_isRevealVisible) return;
     _bounceOffsetNotifier.value = 0;
+    _clearPendingAction(); // Clear pending action when overlay is dismissed
     setState(() {
       _isRevealVisible = false;
       _isOnboardingReveal = false;
@@ -413,6 +435,29 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
     _singleBounceController.forward();
   }
 
+  /// Clear pending action state (called when overlay is dismissed)
+  void _clearPendingAction() {
+    _pendingPlayerAction = null;
+    _pendingContextHint = null;
+    _pendingHintIcon = null;
+  }
+
+  /// Show player selector for a "Play On" action.
+  /// Stores the pending action and shows the reveal overlay with context hint.
+  void _showPlayerSelectorForAction({
+    required String contextHint,
+    required void Function(dynamic player) onPlayerSelected,
+    IconData? hintIcon,
+  }) {
+    // Store pending action state
+    _pendingPlayerAction = onPlayerSelected;
+    _pendingContextHint = contextHint;
+    _pendingHintIcon = hintIcon;
+
+    // Show the reveal overlay
+    _showPlayerReveal();
+  }
+
   /// End hint mode (called when user taps skip button)
   void _endHintMode() {
     if (!_isHintModeActive) return;
@@ -536,62 +581,76 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
                       }
                       final navSelectedColor = _cachedNavColor.getAdjustedColor(sourceColor, isDark);
 
-                      return Container(
-                        decoration: BoxDecoration(
-                          color: navBgColor,
-                          boxShadow: expansionState.progress < 0.5
-                              ? [
-                                  BoxShadow(
-                                    color: Colors.black.withOpacity(0.1),
-                                    blurRadius: 10,
-                                    offset: const Offset(0, -2),
+                      // Fade out and slide down nav bar as player expands
+                      // Use IgnorePointer when faded to prevent accidental taps
+                      final navOpacity = (1.0 - expansionState.progress * 2).clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+                      final navSlideDown = expansionState.progress * 20; // Slide down 20px as it fades
+
+                      return IgnorePointer(
+                        ignoring: navOpacity < 0.1,
+                        child: Transform.translate(
+                          offset: Offset(0, navSlideDown),
+                          child: Opacity(
+                            opacity: navOpacity,
+                            child: Container(
+                              decoration: BoxDecoration(
+                                color: navBgColor,
+                                boxShadow: expansionState.progress < 0.5
+                                    ? [
+                                        BoxShadow(
+                                          color: Colors.black.withOpacity(0.1),
+                                          blurRadius: 10,
+                                          offset: const Offset(0, -2),
+                                        ),
+                                      ]
+                                    : null,
+                              ),
+                              child: BottomNavigationBar(
+                                currentIndex: navigationProvider.selectedIndex,
+                                onTap: (index) {
+                                  if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerExpanded) {
+                                    GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer();
+                                  }
+                                  navigationProvider.navigatorKey.currentState?.popUntil((route) => route.isFirst);
+                                  if (index == 3) {
+                                    GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
+                                  } else if (navigationProvider.selectedIndex == 3) {
+                                    GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
+                                  }
+                                  navigationProvider.setSelectedIndex(index);
+                                },
+                                backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
+                                selectedItemColor: navSelectedColor,
+                                unselectedItemColor: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.54),
+                                elevation: 0,
+                                type: BottomNavigationBarType.fixed,
+                                selectedFontSize: 12,
+                                unselectedFontSize: 12,
+                                items: [
+                                  BottomNavigationBarItem(
+                                    icon: const Icon(Icons.home_outlined),
+                                    activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.home_rounded),
+                                    label: S.of(context)!.home,
                                   ),
-                                ]
-                              : null,
-                        ),
-                        child: BottomNavigationBar(
-                          currentIndex: navigationProvider.selectedIndex,
-                          onTap: (index) {
-                            if (GlobalPlayerOverlay.isPlayerExpanded) {
-                              GlobalPlayerOverlay.collapsePlayer();
-                            }
-                            navigationProvider.navigatorKey.currentState?.popUntil((route) => route.isFirst);
-                            if (index == 3) {
-                              GlobalPlayerOverlay.hidePlayer();
-                            } else if (navigationProvider.selectedIndex == 3) {
-                              GlobalPlayerOverlay.showPlayer();
-                            }
-                            navigationProvider.setSelectedIndex(index);
-                          },
-                          backgroundColor: Colors.transparent,
-                          selectedItemColor: navSelectedColor,
-                          unselectedItemColor: colorScheme.onSurface.withOpacity(0.54),
-                          elevation: 0,
-                          type: BottomNavigationBarType.fixed,
-                          selectedFontSize: 12,
-                          unselectedFontSize: 12,
-                          items: [
-                            BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                              icon: const Icon(Icons.home_outlined),
-                              activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.home_rounded),
-                              label: S.of(context)!.home,
+                                  BottomNavigationBarItem(
+                                    icon: const Icon(Icons.library_music_outlined),
+                                    activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.library_music_rounded),
+                                    label: S.of(context)!.library,
+                                  ),
+                                  BottomNavigationBarItem(
+                                    icon: const Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
+                                    activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
+                                    label: S.of(context)!.search,
+                                  ),
+                                  BottomNavigationBarItem(
+                                    icon: const Icon(Icons.settings_outlined),
+                                    activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.settings_rounded),
+                                    label: S.of(context)!.settings,
+                                  ),
+                                ],
+                              ),
                             ),
-                            BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                              icon: const Icon(Icons.library_music_outlined),
-                              activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.library_music_rounded),
-                              label: S.of(context)!.library,
-                            ),
-                            BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                              icon: const Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
-                              activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.search_rounded),
-                              label: S.of(context)!.search,
-                            ),
-                            BottomNavigationBarItem(
-                              icon: const Icon(Icons.settings_outlined),
-                              activeIcon: const Icon(Icons.settings_rounded),
-                              label: S.of(context)!.settings,
-                            ),
-                          ],
+                          ),
                         ),
                       );
                     },
@@ -627,11 +686,15 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
               duration: const Duration(seconds: 3),
               curve: const Interval(0.67, 1.0, curve: Curves.easeOut),
               builder: (context, opacity, child) {
+                // Use theme-appropriate background color for seamless transition
+                final isDark = Theme.of(context).brightness == Brightness.dark;
+                final backdropColor = isDark
+                    ? const Color(0xFF1a1a1a)  // Dark theme background
+                    : colorScheme.surface;      // Light theme surface
                 return BackdropFilter(
                   filter: ImageFilter.blur(sigmaX: 8.0, sigmaY: 8.0),
                   child: Container(
-                    // Use same dark color as connection screen for seamless transition
-                    color: const Color(0xFF1a1a1a).withOpacity(opacity),
+                    color: backdropColor.withOpacity(opacity),
                   ),
                 );
               },
@@ -727,6 +790,10 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
             miniPlayerBottom: BottomSpacing.navBarHeight + MediaQuery.of(context).viewPadding.bottom + 12,
             miniPlayerHeight: 64,
             showOnboardingHints: _isOnboardingReveal,
+            // Pass pending action parameters for "Play On" functionality
+            onPlayerSelected: _pendingPlayerAction,
+            contextHint: _pendingContextHint,
+            contextHintIcon: _pendingHintIcon,
           ),
 
         // Global player overlay - renders ON TOP so cards slide behind it
@@ -740,6 +807,13 @@ class _GlobalPlayerOverlayState extends State<GlobalPlayerOverlay>
           builder: (context, state, child) {
             // Only show player if connected and has a selected player
             if (!state.isConnected || !state.hasPlayer) {
+              // Reset expansion state to prevent stale values from causing
+              // invisible/non-interactive nav bar when connection restores.
+              // This fixes a bug where expanded player state persisted after
+              // disconnect, making nav bar opacity=0 and ignoring taps.
+              if (playerExpansionNotifier.value.progress != 0.0) {
+                playerExpansionNotifier.value = PlayerExpansionState(0.0, null, null);
+              }
               return const SizedBox.shrink();
             }
 

lib/widgets/player/chapters_panel.dart

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
 import '../../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../../models/media_item.dart' show Audiobook, Chapter;
 import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
+import '../../utils/duration_formatter.dart';
 import '../common/empty_state.dart';
 import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 
@@ -26,18 +27,6 @@ class ChaptersPanel extends StatelessWidget {
     required this.onClose,
   });
 
-  String _formatDuration(int seconds) {
-    final duration = Duration(seconds: seconds);
-    final hours = duration.inHours;
-    final minutes = duration.inMinutes % 60;
-    final secs = duration.inSeconds % 60;
-
-    if (hours > 0) {
-      return '${hours}:${minutes.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}:${secs.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
-    }
-    return '${minutes}:${secs.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
-  }
-
   @override
   Widget build(BuildContext context) {
     final chapters = audiobook?.chapters ?? [];
@@ -147,7 +136,7 @@ class ChaptersPanel extends StatelessWidget {
                   overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
                 ),
                 subtitle: Text(
-                        _formatDuration(chapter.positionMs ~/ 1000),
+                        formatDurationSeconds(chapter.positionMs ~/ 1000),
                         style: TextStyle(
                           color: textColor.withOpacity(0.5),
                           fontSize: 12,

lib/widgets/player/player_reveal_overlay.dart

@@ -19,12 +19,25 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlay extends StatefulWidget {
   final double miniPlayerHeight;
   final bool showOnboardingHints; // Show additional hints for first-time users
 
+  /// Callback when player is selected for a pending action (e.g., "Play On").
+  /// If null, selecting a player just switches to that player.
+  final void Function(dynamic player)? onPlayerSelected;
+
+  /// Context hint to display instead of default hints (e.g., "Select player to play album").
+  final String? contextHint;
+
+  /// Icon for context hint (default: play_circle_outline).
+  final IconData? contextHintIcon;
+
   const PlayerRevealOverlay({
     super.key,
     required this.onDismiss,
     required this.miniPlayerBottom,
     required this.miniPlayerHeight,
     this.showOnboardingHints = false,
+    this.onPlayerSelected,
+    this.contextHint,
+    this.contextHintIcon,
   });
 
   @override
@@ -383,16 +396,21 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
                                   padding: const EdgeInsets.only(bottom: 12),
                                   child: Material(
                                     type: MaterialType.transparency,
-                                    child: isOnboarding
-                                        ? buildHintRow(Icons.touch_app_outlined, S.of(context)!.selectPlayerHint)
-                                        : Column(
-                                            mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
-                                            children: [
-                                              buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.holdToSync),
-                                              const SizedBox(height: 4),
-                                              buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.swipeToAdjustVolume),
-                                            ],
-                                          ),
+                                    child: widget.contextHint != null
+                                        ? buildHintRow(
+                                            widget.contextHintIcon ?? Icons.play_circle_outline,
+                                            widget.contextHint!,
+                                          )
+                                        : isOnboarding
+                                            ? buildHintRow(Icons.touch_app_outlined, S.of(context)!.selectPlayerHint)
+                                            : Column(
+                                                mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
+                                                children: [
+                                                  buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.holdToSync),
+                                                  const SizedBox(height: 4),
+                                                  buildHintRow(Icons.lightbulb_outline, S.of(context)!.swipeToAdjustVolume),
+                                                ],
+                                              ),
                                   ),
                                 ),
                               );
@@ -436,7 +454,11 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
                                       textColor: data.cardTextColor,
                                       onTap: () {
                                         HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
-                                        maProvider.selectPlayer(data.player);
+                                        if (widget.onPlayerSelected != null) {
+                                          widget.onPlayerSelected!(data.player);
+                                        } else {
+                                          maProvider.selectPlayer(data.player);
+                                        }
                                         dismiss();
                                       },
                                       onLongPress: () {
@@ -489,7 +511,11 @@ class PlayerRevealOverlayState extends State<PlayerRevealOverlay>
                                 textColor: data.cardTextColor,
                                 onTap: () {
                                   HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
-                                  maProvider.selectPlayer(data.player);
+                                  if (widget.onPlayerSelected != null) {
+                                    widget.onPlayerSelected!(data.player);
+                                  } else {
+                                    maProvider.selectPlayer(data.player);
+                                  }
                                   dismiss();
                                 },
                                 onLongPress: () {

lib/widgets/player/queue_panel.dart

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import '../../l10n/app_localizations.dart';
 import '../../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
 import '../../models/player.dart';
 import '../../theme/design_tokens.dart';
+import '../../utils/duration_formatter.dart';
 import '../common/empty_state.dart';
 import '../global_player_overlay.dart';
 
@@ -27,8 +28,8 @@ class QueuePanel extends StatefulWidget {
   final VoidCallback onRefresh;
   final ValueChanged<bool>? onDraggingChanged;
   final VoidCallback? onSwipeStart;
-  final ValueChanged<double>? onSwipeUpdate; // dx delta from start
-  final void Function(double velocity, double totalDx)? onSwipeEnd; // velocity and total displacement
+  final ValueChanged<double>? onSwipeUpdate; // dy delta from start (vertical swipe)
+  final void Function(double velocity, double totalDy)? onSwipeEnd; // velocity and total displacement (vertical)
 
   const QueuePanel({
     super.key,
@@ -55,6 +56,11 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
   List<QueueItem> _items = [];
   final GlobalKey _stackKey = GlobalKey();
 
+  // Scroll controller to track list position (for swipe-to-close only at top)
+  final ScrollController _scrollController = ScrollController();
+  bool _isAtTop = true;
+  bool _wasAtTopOnSwipeStart = true; // Capture at gesture start
+
   // Transfer dropdown animation
   late AnimationController _dropdownController;
   bool _showingTransferDropdown = false;
@@ -100,6 +106,17 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
       vsync: this,
       duration: const Duration(milliseconds: 300),
     );
+    // Track scroll position for swipe-to-close (only allowed at top)
+    _scrollController.addListener(_onScroll);
+  }
+
+  void _onScroll() {
+    final atTop = _scrollController.offset <= 0;
+    if (atTop != _isAtTop) {
+      setState(() {
+        _isAtTop = atTop;
+      });
+    }
   }
 
   @override
@@ -135,18 +152,13 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
 
   @override
   void dispose() {
+    _scrollController.removeListener(_onScroll);
+    _scrollController.dispose();
     _dropdownController.dispose();
     _pendingReorderTimer?.cancel();
     super.dispose();
   }
 
-  String _formatDuration(Duration? duration) {
-    if (duration == null) return '';
-    final totalSeconds = duration.inSeconds;
-    final minutes = totalSeconds ~/ 60;
-    final seconds = totalSeconds % 60;
-    return '$minutes:${seconds.toString().padLeft(2, '0')}';
-  }
 
   void _handleDelete(QueueItem item, int index) async {
     // Store item for potential rollback
@@ -427,6 +439,29 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
     return totalWeight > 0 ? totalVelocity / totalWeight : 0.0;
   }
 
+  double _calculateAverageVelocityVertical() {
+    if (_velocitySamples.length < 2) return 0.0;
+
+    // Use weighted average of recent samples (more recent = higher weight)
+    double totalVelocity = 0.0;
+    double totalWeight = 0.0;
+
+    for (int i = 1; i < _velocitySamples.length; i++) {
+      final prev = _velocitySamples[i - 1];
+      final curr = _velocitySamples[i];
+      final dt = curr.timeMs - prev.timeMs;
+      if (dt > 0 && dt < 100) { // Only use samples within 100ms
+        final dy = curr.position.dy - prev.position.dy;
+        final velocity = (dy / dt) * 1000; // px/s
+        final weight = i.toDouble(); // Later samples get higher weight
+        totalVelocity += velocity * weight;
+        totalWeight += weight;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return totalWeight > 0 ? totalVelocity / totalWeight : 0.0;
+  }
+
   void _startDrag(int index, BuildContext itemContext, Offset globalPosition) {
     if (_dragIndex != null) return;
 
@@ -588,15 +623,71 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
     try {
       await widget.maProvider.api?.queueCommandPlayIndex(playerId, item.queueItemId);
     } catch (e) {
-      // Error playing index - handled silently
+      // Error playing index - clear optimistic state
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _optimisticCurrentIndex = null;
+        });
+      }
+    }
+    // Note: didUpdateWidget clears _optimisticCurrentIndex when server state catches up
+  }
+
+  void _handleMoveToPlayNext(QueueItem item, int index, bool isCurrentItem) async {
+    if (isCurrentItem) return;
+
+    final playerId = widget.queue?.playerId;
+    if (playerId == null) return;
+
+    // Get current index (where the currently playing track is)
+    final currentIndex = _optimisticCurrentIndex ?? widget.queue!.currentIndex ?? 0;
+
+    // Target position is right after the current track
+    final targetIndex = currentIndex + 1;
+
+    // If already at target position, nothing to do
+    if (index == targetIndex) {
+      // Haptic to confirm it's already in position
+      HapticFeedback.lightImpact();
+      return;
     }
 
-    // Clear optimistic state after delay - server state will take over
-    await Future.delayed(const Duration(milliseconds: 1500));
-    if (mounted) {
-      setState(() {
-        _optimisticCurrentIndex = null;
+    // Calculate the position shift for the API
+    final posShift = targetIndex - index;
+
+    // Cancel any existing timer to prevent stacking
+    _pendingReorderTimer?.cancel();
+
+    // Optimistic update - move item in local list
+    setState(() {
+      final movedItem = _items.removeAt(index);
+      _items.insert(targetIndex > index ? targetIndex - 1 : targetIndex, movedItem);
+      _pendingReorder = true;
+    });
+
+    // Haptic feedback
+    HapticFeedback.mediumImpact();
+
+    // Call API
+    try {
+      await widget.maProvider.api?.queueCommandMoveItem(playerId, item.queueItemId, posShift);
+      // Allow updates again after a delay for server state to propagate
+      _pendingReorderTimer = Timer(const Duration(milliseconds: 2000), () {
+        if (mounted) {
+          setState(() {
+            _pendingReorder = false;
+          });
+        }
       });
+    } catch (e) {
+      // Clear pending state immediately on error
+      if (mounted) {
+        setState(() {
+          _pendingReorder = false;
+        });
+      }
+      // Refresh queue from server to get correct state
+      widget.onRefresh();
     }
   }
 
@@ -623,17 +714,19 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
           _swipeLocked = false;
           _velocitySamples.clear();
           _addVelocitySample(event.position, _swipeLastTime!);
+          // Capture scroll position at gesture start - only allow close if already at top
+          _wasAtTopOnSwipeStart = _isAtTop;
         } else if (startedInEdgeZone) {
           // Clear swipe state for edge touches
           _swipeStart = null;
         }
       },
       onPointerMove: (event) {
-        // Ignore swipes from edge zone (let Android back gesture handle it)
+        // Ignore swipes while dragging a queue item
         if (_swipeStart == null || _dragIndex != null) return;
 
-        final dx = event.position.dx - _swipeStart!.dx;
-        final dy = (event.position.dy - _swipeStart!.dy).abs();
+        final dx = (event.position.dx - _swipeStart!.dx).abs();
+        final dy = event.position.dy - _swipeStart!.dy;
         final now = DateTime.now().millisecondsSinceEpoch;
 
         // Track all move events for velocity calculation
@@ -643,31 +736,31 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
 
         // Once direction is locked, maintain it (prevents accidental cancellation)
         if (_swipeLocked && _isSwiping) {
-          widget.onSwipeUpdate?.call(dx.clamp(0.0, double.infinity));
+          widget.onSwipeUpdate?.call(dy.clamp(0.0, double.infinity));
           return;
         }
 
-        // Check if this is a horizontal swipe (reduced tolerance: dx > dy * 1.2)
-        final isHorizontal = dx.abs() > _swipeMinDistance && dx.abs() > dy * 1.2;
+        // Check if this is a vertical swipe (dy > dx * 1.2)
+        final isVertical = dy.abs() > _swipeMinDistance && dy.abs() > dx * 1.2;
 
-        if (isHorizontal && dx > 0) {
-          // Horizontal swipe right - close gesture
+        if (isVertical && dy > 0 && _wasAtTopOnSwipeStart) {
+          // Vertical swipe down - close gesture (only when was at top when gesture started)
           if (!_isSwiping) {
             _isSwiping = true;
             _swipeLocked = true; // Lock direction once swipe starts
             widget.onSwipeStart?.call();
           }
-          widget.onSwipeUpdate?.call(dx);
-        } else if (!_swipeLocked && dx.abs() > _swipeMinDistance) {
-          // Direction established as vertical - don't start swipe
+          widget.onSwipeUpdate?.call(dy);
+        } else if (!_swipeLocked && dy.abs() > _swipeMinDistance) {
+          // Direction established as horizontal - don't start swipe
           _swipeLocked = true; // Lock as non-swipe
         }
       },
       onPointerUp: (event) {
         if (_isSwiping && _swipeStart != null) {
-          final velocity = _calculateAverageVelocity();
-          final totalDx = event.position.dx - _swipeStart!.dx;
-          widget.onSwipeEnd?.call(velocity, totalDx);
+          final velocity = _calculateAverageVelocityVertical();
+          final totalDy = event.position.dy - _swipeStart!.dy;
+          widget.onSwipeEnd?.call(velocity, totalDy);
         }
         _resetSwipeState();
       },
@@ -690,11 +783,11 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
                   child: Row(
                     children: [
                       IconButton(
-                        icon: Icon(Icons.arrow_back_rounded, color: widget.textColor, size: IconSizes.md),
+                        icon: Icon(Icons.keyboard_arrow_down_rounded, color: widget.textColor, size: IconSizes.lg),
                         onPressed: _showingTransferDropdown ? _closeTransferDropdown : widget.onClose,
                         padding: Spacing.paddingAll12,
                       ),
-                      const Spacer(),
+                      const SizedBox(width: 8),
                       Text(
                         'Queue',
                         style: TextStyle(
@@ -827,6 +920,7 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
 
     return ListView.builder(
       key: const PageStorageKey('queue_list'),
+      controller: _scrollController,
       padding: Spacing.paddingH8,
       // Disable scrolling while dragging to prevent gesture conflict
       physics: _dragIndex != null
@@ -850,8 +944,19 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
   Widget _buildDismissibleItem(QueueItem item, int index, bool isCurrentItem, bool isPastItem) {
     return Dismissible(
       key: ValueKey(item.queueItemId),
-      direction: DismissDirection.endToStart,
+      direction: isCurrentItem ? DismissDirection.none : DismissDirection.horizontal,
+      // Swipe right (startToEnd) = move to play next
       background: Container(
+        alignment: Alignment.centerLeft,
+        padding: const EdgeInsets.only(left: 20),
+        decoration: BoxDecoration(
+          color: widget.primaryColor,
+          borderRadius: BorderRadius.zero,
+        ),
+        child: const Icon(Icons.skip_next_rounded, color: Colors.white, size: 28),
+      ),
+      // Swipe left (endToStart) = delete
+      secondaryBackground: Container(
         alignment: Alignment.centerRight,
         padding: const EdgeInsets.only(right: 20),
         decoration: BoxDecoration(
@@ -863,8 +968,15 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
       confirmDismiss: (direction) async {
         // Block dismissal if swipe started from screen edge (Android back gesture)
         if (lastTouchWasInEdgeZone) return false;
-        // Don't allow dismissing the currently playing item
-        return !isCurrentItem;
+
+        if (direction == DismissDirection.startToEnd) {
+          // Swipe right = move to play next position
+          _handleMoveToPlayNext(item, index, isCurrentItem);
+          return false; // Don't dismiss - item stays in queue (just moved)
+        } else {
+          // Swipe left = delete
+          return true;
+        }
       },
       onDismissed: (direction) => _handleDelete(item, index),
       child: _buildQueueItemWithDragHandle(item, index, isCurrentItem, isPastItem),
@@ -906,7 +1018,7 @@ class _QueuePanelState extends State<QueuePanel> with SingleTickerProviderStateM
 
   Widget _buildQueueItemContent(QueueItem item, int index, bool isCurrentItem, bool isPastItem, {Widget? dragHandle}) {
     final imageUrl = widget.maProvider.api?.getImageUrl(item.track, size: 80);
-    final duration = _formatDuration(item.track.duration);
+    final duration = formatDurationOrEmpty(item.track.duration);
 
     return RepaintBoundary(
       child: Opacity(

lib/widgets/playlist_card.dart

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+import 'provider_icon.dart';
 
 class PlaylistCard extends StatefulWidget {
   final Playlist playlist;
@@ -48,8 +49,8 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
           if (_isNavigating) return;
           _isNavigating = true;
 
-          // Update adaptive colors immediately on tap
-          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
+          // PERF: Color extraction deferred to detail screen's initState
+          // to avoid competing with Hero animation for GPU resources
           Navigator.push(
             context,
             FadeSlidePageRoute(
@@ -76,51 +77,56 @@ class _PlaylistCardState extends State<PlaylistCard> {
                 tag: HeroTags.playlistCover + (widget.playlist.uri ?? widget.playlist.itemId) + suffix,
                 child: ClipRRect(
                   borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12.0),
-                  child: Container(
-                    color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
-                    child: imageUrl != null
-                        ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                            imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                            fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                            memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
-                            memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
-                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
-                            errorWidget: (context, url, error) => Center(
-                              child: Icon(
-                                Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                                size: 64,
-                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                  child: Stack(
+                    fit: StackFit.expand,
+                    children: [
+                      Container(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceContainerHighest,
+                        child: imageUrl != null
+                            ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
+                                memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
+                                fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
+                                errorWidget: (context, url, error) => Center(
+                                  child: Icon(
+                                    Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                                    size: 64,
+                                    color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                  ),
+                                ),
+                              )
+                            : Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
+                                  size: 64,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
                               ),
-                            ),
-                          )
-                        : Center(
-                            child: Icon(
-                              Icons.playlist_play_rounded,
-                              size: 64,
-                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                            ),
-                          ),
+                      ),
+                      // Provider icon overlay
+                      if (widget.playlist.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                        ProviderIconOverlay(
+                          domain: widget.playlist.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                        ),
+                    ],
                   ),
                 ),
               ),
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 8),
             // Playlist title
-            Hero(
-              tag: HeroTags.playlistTitle + (widget.playlist.uri ?? widget.playlist.itemId) + suffix,
-              child: Material(
-                color: Colors.transparent,
-                child: Text(
-                  widget.playlist.name,
-                  maxLines: 1,
-                  overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                  style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
-                    color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-                    fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
-                  ),
-                ),
+            // PERF: Removed Hero - text animations provide minimal benefit but add overhead
+            Text(
+              widget.playlist.name,
+              maxLines: 1,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
               ),
             ),
             // Owner/track count

lib/widgets/podcast_card.dart

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import '../constants/hero_tags.dart';
 import '../constants/timings.dart';
 import '../theme/theme_provider.dart';
 import '../utils/page_transitions.dart';
+import 'provider_icon.dart';
 
 class PodcastCard extends StatefulWidget {
   final MediaItem podcast;
@@ -54,8 +55,8 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
           if (_isNavigating) return;
           _isNavigating = true;
 
-          // Update adaptive colors immediately on tap
-          updateAdaptiveColorsFromImage(context, imageUrl);
+          // PERF: Color extraction deferred to detail screen's initState
+          // to avoid competing with Hero animation for GPU resources
           Navigator.push(
             context,
             FadeSlidePageRoute(
@@ -82,51 +83,56 @@ class _PodcastCardState extends State<PodcastCard> {
                 tag: HeroTags.podcastCover + (widget.podcast.uri ?? widget.podcast.itemId) + suffix,
                 child: ClipRRect(
                   borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(12.0),
-                  child: Container(
-                    color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
-                    child: imageUrl != null
-                        ? CachedNetworkImage(
-                            imageUrl: imageUrl,
-                            fit: BoxFit.cover,
-                            memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
-                            memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
-                            fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
-                            placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
-                            errorWidget: (context, url, error) => Center(
-                              child: Icon(
-                                MdiIcons.podcast,
-                                size: 64,
-                                color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                  child: Stack(
+                    fit: StackFit.expand,
+                    children: [
+                      Container(
+                        color: colorScheme.surfaceVariant,
+                        child: imageUrl != null
+                            ? CachedNetworkImage(
+                                imageUrl: imageUrl,
+                                fit: BoxFit.cover,
+                                memCacheWidth: cacheSize,
+                                memCacheHeight: cacheSize,
+                                fadeInDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                fadeOutDuration: Duration.zero,
+                                placeholder: (context, url) => const SizedBox(),
+                                errorWidget: (context, url, error) => Center(
+                                  child: Icon(
+                                    MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                    size: 64,
+                                    color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                  ),
+                                ),
+                              )
+                            : Center(
+                                child: Icon(
+                                  MdiIcons.podcast,
+                                  size: 64,
+                                  color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
+                                ),
                               ),
-                            ),
-                          )
-                        : Center(
-                            child: Icon(
-                              MdiIcons.podcast,
-                              size: 64,
-                              color: colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
-                            ),
-                          ),
+                      ),
+                      // Provider icon overlay
+                      if (widget.podcast.providerMappings?.isNotEmpty == true)
+                        ProviderIconOverlay(
+                          domain: widget.podcast.providerMappings!.first.providerDomain,
+                        ),
+                    ],
                   ),
                 ),
               ),
             ),
             const SizedBox(height: 8),
             // Podcast title
-            Hero(
-              tag: HeroTags.podcastTitle + (widget.podcast.uri ?? widget.podcast.itemId) + suffix,
-              child: Material(
-                color: Colors.transparent,
-                child: Text(
-                  widget.podcast.name,
-                  maxLines: 1,
-                  overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
-                  style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
-                    color: colorScheme.onSurface,
-                    fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
-                  ),
-                ),
+            // PERF: Removed Hero - text animations provide minimal benefit but add overhead
+            Text(
+              widget.podcast.name,
+              maxLines: 1,
+              overflow: TextOverflow.ellipsis,
+              style: textTheme.titleSmall?.copyWith(
+                color: colorScheme.onSurface,
+                fontWeight: FontWeight.w500,
               ),
             ),
             // Podcast author (if available)

lib/widgets/provider_icon.dart

@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
+import 'package:flutter_svg/flutter_svg.dart';
+import 'package:provider/provider.dart';
+import '../providers/music_assistant_provider.dart';
+import '../services/settings_service.dart';
+
+/// Displays a provider icon (SVG) from Music Assistant.
+///
+/// Shows a small icon in a rounded container, typically used as an overlay
+/// on album art to indicate which provider the item comes from.
+class ProviderIcon extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// The provider domain (e.g., "spotify", "tidal", "qobuz")
+  final String domain;
+
+  /// Size of the icon container
+  final double size;
+
+  /// Whether to use dark mode icon variant
+  final bool? isDark;
+
+  const ProviderIcon({
+    super.key,
+    required this.domain,
+    this.size = 20,
+    this.isDark,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    final maProvider = context.read<MusicAssistantProvider>();
+    final brightness = Theme.of(context).brightness;
+    final useDark = isDark ?? brightness == Brightness.dark;
+
+    final svgString = maProvider.getProviderIconSvg(domain, isDark: useDark);
+
+    if (svgString == null || svgString.isEmpty) {
+      return const SizedBox.shrink();
+    }
+
+    return SvgPicture.string(
+      svgString,
+      width: size,
+      height: size,
+      fit: BoxFit.contain,
+    );
+  }
+}
+
+/// A positioned provider icon overlay for use in Stack widgets.
+///
+/// Typically positioned in a corner of album art.
+class ProviderIconOverlay extends StatelessWidget {
+  /// The provider domain (e.g., "spotify", "tidal", "qobuz")
+  final String domain;
+
+  /// Size of the icon container
+  final double size;
+
+  /// Position from the edges
+  final double margin;
+
+  const ProviderIconOverlay({
+    super.key,
+    required this.domain,
+    this.size = 20,
+    this.margin = 4,
+  });
+
+  @override
+  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
+    // Check if provider icons are enabled in settings
+    if (!SettingsService.getShowProviderIconsSync()) {
+      return const SizedBox.shrink();
+    }
+
+    return Positioned(
+      right: margin,
+      bottom: margin,
+      child: ProviderIcon(
+        domain: domain,
+        size: size,
+      ),
+    );
+  }
+}

pubspec.lock

@@ -440,6 +440,14 @@ packages:
       url: "https://pub.dev"
     source: hosted
     version: "3.1.2"
+  flutter_svg:
+    dependency: "direct main"
+    description:
+      name: flutter_svg
+      sha256: d44bf546b13025ec7353091516f6881f1d4c633993cb109c3916c3a0159dadf1
+      url: "https://pub.dev"
+    source: hosted
+    version: "2.1.0"
   flutter_test:
     dependency: "direct dev"
     description: flutter
@@ -714,6 +722,14 @@ packages:
       url: "https://pub.dev"
     source: hosted
     version: "1.9.0"
+  path_parsing:
+    dependency: transitive
+    description:
+      name: path_parsing
+      sha256: "883402936929eac138ee0a45da5b0f2c80f89913e6dc3bf77eb65b84b409c6ca"
+      url: "https://pub.dev"
+    source: hosted
+    version: "1.1.0"
   path_provider:
     dependency: "direct main"
     description:
@@ -1127,6 +1143,30 @@ packages:
       url: "https://pub.dev"
     source: hosted
     version: "4.5.2"
+  vector_graphics:
+    dependency: transitive
+    description:
+      name: vector_graphics
+      sha256: "44cc7104ff32563122a929e4620cf3efd584194eec6d1d913eb5ba593dbcf6de"
+      url: "https://pub.dev"
+    source: hosted
+    version: "1.1.18"
+  vector_graphics_codec:
+    dependency: transitive
+    description:
+      name: vector_graphics_codec
+      sha256: "99fd9fbd34d9f9a32efd7b6a6aae14125d8237b10403b422a6a6dfeac2806146"
+      url: "https://pub.dev"
+    source: hosted
+    version: "1.1.13"
+  vector_graphics_compiler:
+    dependency: transitive
+    description:
+      name: vector_graphics_compiler
+      sha256: "1b4b9e706a10294258727674a340ae0d6e64a7231980f9f9a3d12e4b42407aad"
+      url: "https://pub.dev"
+    source: hosted
+    version: "1.1.16"
   vector_math:
     dependency: transitive
     description:

pubspec.yaml

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: ensemble
 description: A minimalistic Music Assistant client built with Flutter
 publish_to: 'none'
-version: 2.8.9-beta+47
+version: 2.9.1-beta+49
 
 environment:
   sdk: '>=3.0.0 <4.0.0'
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ dependencies:
   material_design_icons_flutter: ^7.0.7296
   dynamic_color: 1.6.8
   palette_generator: ^0.3.3+3
+  flutter_svg: ^2.0.10+1
 
   # State management
   provider: ^6.1.1